I think you really need to nail down what you mean by faith if we are to have a productive exchange of ideas. Hope and Faith are not synonyms within this context. Additionally, Are we talking about faith-based beliefs or are we talking about evidence-based beliefs?
Do you see a reason as to why this needs to be clarified?
It seems to me that you are conflating the existance of Jesus as an actual man, and the claims made both by him and about him. You seem to be saying there's evidence for all of it, and then claiming that Atheists are being unreasonable for not recognizing your evidence. Is this right?
While I wouldn't pretend to be able to speak for all Atheists, I am one that would like a chance to reconcile your objections. I just need you to specify a few things so that I know how to proceed. Whether or not a man named Jesus Christ actually existed is one thing, and I will grant it for the sake of simplifying our exchange. What I don't believe is (A) He did the things he did, and-(B) The things he claimed were true.
Are you saying that there is evidence for A and B and that Atheists are irrationally ignoring it?
Do you see a reason as to why this needs to be clarified?
It seems to me that you are conflating the existance of Jesus as an actual man, and the claims made both by him and about him. You seem to be saying there's evidence for all of it, and then claiming that Atheists are being unreasonable for not recognizing your evidence. Is this right?
While I wouldn't pretend to be able to speak for all Atheists, I am one that would like a chance to reconcile your objections. I just need you to specify a few things so that I know how to proceed. Whether or not a man named Jesus Christ actually existed is one thing, and I will grant it for the sake of simplifying our exchange. What I don't believe is (A) He did the things he did, and-(B) The things he claimed were true.
Are you saying that there is evidence for A and B and that Atheists are irrationally ignoring it?
