2006-12-05 17:06:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A man named Jesus may have existed, may have been a teacher and may have been crucified... but there's no empirical, concrete evidence demonstrating a divine Jesus.
2006-12-05 17:09:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As an atheist myself I do not believe in divinty of any sort,however I'am open to debate as to what existence and proof of existence are.Certainly the name of Jesus has made a huge impact/presence on the modern world maybe moreso than any person who is proven to have existed like Abe Lincoln.In my opinion Jesus currently exists in the world if through no other means than folklore.When I die I will be forgotten.Existence is overrated!
2006-12-07 18:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by Joseph P F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES..
The "proof" for the existence of Christ can be found in three main sources. The argument for the existence of Jesus is strengthened because the person of Jesus Christ is mentioned by independent Christian, Jewish, and Roman sources. Obviously the person of Jesus is mentioned quite thoroughly in the New Testament and other early Christian writings but Jesus is also mentioned by the Jewish historian Josephus. The fact that Josephus, a practicing Jew and a man who was not actively involved Christian circles and not part of the early church mentions the existence of Jesus of Nazareth in his writings definitely gives credence to the argument for the existence of Jesus Christ. In turn, another of the most credible arguments for the existence of Jesus Christ are the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus. Tacitus was a Roman historian who also mentioned the existence of the crucifixion of Jesus in his writings. In turn, the writings of Tacitus are viewed by historians as crucial to not only understanding early Middle Eastern history but also what we know of early Germanic tribes in Europe. In essence, while the divinity of Jesus is not something that can be proven historically, the historical community is quite sure that a person named Jesus did live in the Middle East two thousand years ago and can look to independent historical sources to strengthen their argument.
2006-12-06 01:10:37 · answer #3 · answered by hernandez 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's the date today?
6th December 2006 CE (our common era)
BCE refer to dates before our common era or before Christ.
As the majority of the world uses this dating system I don't think you need further proof than that!
2006-12-06 01:26:34 · answer #4 · answered by hollymichal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there is no proof at all. No one knows who the bible was written by, they just go by what is in it and what they are told.
2006-12-07 04:57:15 · answer #5 · answered by Momma_to_be 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends. Is there any proof that Socrates existed?
2006-12-06 01:14:11 · answer #6 · answered by koresh419 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much, apart from what is in the bible and similar ramblings of the time. I'm prepared to accept that he existed, but not the son of god.
2006-12-06 01:11:41 · answer #7 · answered by My Giant Co.ck 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Even the Jewish people acknowledge His existence.....as does history itself......what more do you need?
2006-12-06 01:09:22 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i went to lunch with him yesterday.
2006-12-06 01:09:41 · answer #9 · answered by theverygrouchyladybug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋