In the Bible, there seemed to be two basic proofs for God:
1. The wonders of nature
2. Miracles
Today, science explains the process of many of the "wonders of nature." It doesn't make them any less impressive, but a lot of the "It must be God!" factor is lacking nowadays.
So, what about miracles? In the Old Testament, we had the Ten Plagues, the Parting of the Red Sea, the Sun Standing Still, the Earth opening up and swallowing evildoers. In the NT, Jesus performed healings, raising of the dead, his own resurrection.
Now, it's been 2,000 years. What miracles or other proof do we have? I know that "it is by faith that we are saved." And, I know that "faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Is that really it? Am I supposed to just believe what's written down a long time ago? History has been laden with superstition and countless religions. Historicity of some of the people, places, and general events are not proof. Why believe?
2006-10-12
14:03:34
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