RE: The debate is over
June 30, 2012 at 5:53 am
(This post was last modified: June 30, 2012 at 6:06 am by Light of Truth.)
Xyster, how do you know the writing of Josephus that is in question is a forgery? What evidence do you have? I would be happy to be proven wrong if you can present evidence.
Also, how is there "zero contemporary evidence?" Mark's gospel was written four decades after Jesus' death. And the whole gospel is merely the writing down of Peter's (an eye witness of Jesus and his ministry) knowledge. Furthermore, Mark probably had his gospel account finished within three years (possibly less than three)of Peter's death, which means that he would have adequately been able to write down what Peter knew. How is that not sufficient evidence?
Norfolk and Chance,
You say that if god(s) created the universe, then we must ask "who/what created them?" Why do we have to ask that? If the universe could have always existed, why couldn't god(s) always have existed? There is no reason god(s) must be removed from the same logic you apply to the universe.
Also, how is there "zero contemporary evidence?" Mark's gospel was written four decades after Jesus' death. And the whole gospel is merely the writing down of Peter's (an eye witness of Jesus and his ministry) knowledge. Furthermore, Mark probably had his gospel account finished within three years (possibly less than three)of Peter's death, which means that he would have adequately been able to write down what Peter knew. How is that not sufficient evidence?
Norfolk and Chance,
You say that if god(s) created the universe, then we must ask "who/what created them?" Why do we have to ask that? If the universe could have always existed, why couldn't god(s) always have existed? There is no reason god(s) must be removed from the same logic you apply to the universe.
"God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).
"Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you" (1 Peter 3:15).
"Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you" (1 Peter 3:15).
