Would you die for something you knew to be untrue? Proof of Jesus' resurrection.?

Question

Psychologists say that people will die for what they believe in unless they've been given proof that the belief is false. We won't die for something that we know is false. We especially wouldn't go through torture for something that we made up.

Many argue that Jesus was never resurrected, and that His followers only made up the story to start a church (?). Not that the argument isn't flawed in other ways, but I offer up the following:

With this in mind, think about the apostles of Jesus that were willing to die in horrible torturous ways defending their rabbi that they saw resurrected. Would you let someone skin you alive knowing that you'd made something up? Would you let them burn your or crucify you upside down? Would you sit in prison after prison simply because you talked about this event? I don't believe anyone would.

Answer 1

I don't think that I can say much mor to this point other than, "Amen."

Answer 2

Wow, this is the third time I've seen this exact question, down to the very last punctuation mark.

I once heard a real good definition of insanity: Doing the same thing the same way expecting different reactions.

You, Sir, are insane. (According to that definition, at least)

Psychologists have never said people will die for a belief or that they wouldn't die for something they knew to be false. As it happens, pretty much the null hypothesis is true -- people may or may not die for a belief, and depending on the reasons, may or may not die for something they know to be false.

Therefore, your fundamental premise is null and void, your arguement falls apart. Next question.

Answer 3

You've answered your own question. The Apostles BELIEVED he was resurrected, which in their minds was enough to justify their actions.

It doesnt prove anything, except what they believed.

Of course, this assumes that everything written about what the apostles endured is true also. We have no proof of that either, except for their own writings. It could also be true that their followers embellished the stories to make the apostles appear more holy, or super-human, to inspire others to join the church.

Answer 4

Well you have to also remember that the Romans were at war with the Jews...and You also have to take into account that Jesus became a Martyr after he died.....And being that as it is his followers were willing to die because their leader Sacrificed himself for his beliefs and so must they. They were following by example. If you are trying to start a church then you have to do what thoes coming before you have done.

Answer 5

Your question assumes that the apostles themselves existed, and that the supposed deaths and tortures they suffered actually happened....And you know what they say about assumption -- you make an a$$ out of yourself and umption.....

Answer 6

I invite you to browse through the article below. You may be surprised to learn these interesting facts about "Christ".

http://www.arkedmin.org/Writings/CrucDocs/crucifiedsaviors.htm

Answer 7

No , for all I know I might be wrong!

Answer 8

Luvwinz, you must be a non christian.