Whats wrong with this double standard? It is ok for Thomas, in the Bible, which apparently is the word of God, its ok for him to ask for proof of Jesus, and he gets it. But when I ask for proof of Jesus I am told to believe on faith.
Well thats not fair and thats not right. I should be awarded the same level of courtesy as Thomas was.
If the Jesus was really God and could pop into existence for those other people to see, why not me, jim_darwin, who would clearly be an intelligent and faithful servant. All I ask is what Thomas got, why does Thomas get to have physical proof and not me?
Its just not fair. Does this mean that I am not chosen by God? Does this mean I will go to hell? What kind of God would choose to create me 6000 years ago and put me on this here God's green flat Earth but not allow me to see the proof of him by allowing Jesus to appear before me?
Its just not fair. I'm going to hell and theres no way out of it. I can't believe it!
2006-06-26 04:39:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You already asked this question earlier today.
You're failing to mention that when Jesus showed Himself physically to Thomas, the disciple was contrite and remorseful for having doubted Him.
Likewise, we too must be contrite, remorseful, and humble whenever our faith wavers.
You're also failing to mention that when Thomas finally accepted the truth of the Resurrection, Jesus clearly stated that it is much better to believe without actually seeing.
I think so too. Those who believe without seeing, to be honest, are intellectually stronger than those who are so weak in their intellect that they need proof.
2006-06-26 04:49:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I always felt in my heart that with Thomas it was more of a hope that he was afraid it might not be true. Remember before most of the others he was ready to die for Jesus. With you, even if Jesus appeared, you would still be pushing Him away. If you can't see Him in all of creation, then you are blind indeed. I can see Him in the morning just before the sun comes up, and I can see Him in the clouds, and at night when the moon is so big and bright and feels like it's only about 20 miles away, i see and feel Him. I feel sorry for you that you can't. It's a joy that is hard to describe.
2006-06-26 04:55:43 · answer #2 · answered by Grandma Susie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Foreshadowing or Typology
Human twins a hand or an arm was examined to determine someone's status or identity
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The Doubting Thomas story (John 20:24-29)
The name Thomas means twin and the Bible says that Thomas was called the twin. The other apostles told Thomas that Christ had risen from the dead. Thomas said he would not believe unless he put his fingers in the nail holes. Christ appeared to Thomas and the other disciples and offered his hands to Thomas, who made an immediate profession of faith, "My Lord and My God."
2006-06-26 22:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can and I encourage you to do so if you do not believe, however, you should believe it when the proof comes and do not try and do away with it. Thomas believed when he got the proof and so should you. The Jesus didn't say it was wrong to ask for proof, however, he did say that blessed are those who believe without seeing.
2006-06-26 04:51:32 · answer #4 · answered by Damian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't believe in God, where do you get your sense of 'fairness'? If you don't believe in anything beyond or above man, there are no such universals as fairness, or justice, or right and wrong.
You say, "Its just not fair" like there is something out there that has constructed laws that we all innately understand, almost like "God" or something.
You need to explain the basis for your claim for unfairness.
2006-06-26 05:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus was right there, and Thomas asked Jesus directly. Jesus wasn't going to back down, so He showed him.
But then Jesus said blessed are those who have not seen but yet believe.
Wouldn't you like to be blessed by God?
2006-06-26 04:44:36 · answer #6 · answered by Life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who ever told you that lied to you again! Jesus said blessed are those that believe without seeing,but he told Thomas put you hand in my side, be not faithless but believing.There are plenty going to heaven by having to see to believe.
2006-06-26 05:36:00 · answer #7 · answered by jackiedj8952 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 12:39 But he answered (Jesus) and said unto them, An evil and adulteress generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonah.
2006-06-26 04:55:31 · answer #8 · answered by Hebeholdsu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And wasn't Thomas Jesus' brother, or was that a different Thomas. I am so confused.
It truly is a sad day.
2006-06-26 04:46:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jhn 20:29 Jesus said to him, Thomas, because you have seen me, you believe: blessed are they that have not seen, and believe.
2006-06-26 04:54:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋