For now, I will follow Brother William of Ockham's lex parsimoniae teaching and say that I see no need for a god but I am open to other opinions. I don't ask for much. Thomas - one of the twelve who had followed Jesus, lived with him, heard him preach, saw his miracles, and even received the first communion directly from him - Thomas did not believe until he was allowed to touch the wounds of the risen Jesus.
If Thomas is in heaven, then I have to assume I'm going to get my chance to see proof before I'm condemned. As soon as I see the proof, I'll change my mind. It doesn't have to be the actual stigmata, I'll make do with a burning bush.
If I'm wrong, why? If Thomas was allowed wait for proof, why not me (and you, and all of us)? Why save him, one of the twelve people who should have had faith, despite his lack of faith and condemn me?
2007-01-03 10:07:31 · 6 answers · asked by Dave P 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Let me add that I can accept that those who believe without proof get the good pews. My question is purely about condemnation. Thomas asked for proof and was given it, when the time comes I will ask for the same deal.
2007-01-03 10:26:02 · update #1
A perfectly reasonable request. If one man has the benefit of first hand knowledge, so should we all.
2007-01-03 10:29:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apparently you did not read Jesus' response to Thomas. (John 20:29)
I might add that God doesn't owe you any special favors, as you didn't walk with Jesus 3 years and then see Him brutally tortured to death on a Roman cross.
2007-01-03 18:21:21 · answer #2 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thomas's doubts are used to convince people that Jesus was indeed God. As recorded, Thomas doubted, and his doubt was proven wrong, why do you need to repeat the doubt?
2007-01-03 18:17:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Thomas's days people did see HIM and still didnt believe.. If you die( before you finally believe and ask for forgiveness of your sins) it will be too late.. But you will have your proof but it will come too late to save you from hell..
2007-01-03 18:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by faithful 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are we talking about Jesus Gonzales and Thomas Rodriquez, two of the 40,000,000 felonious, illegal aliens who reside in the U.S.?
2007-01-03 18:40:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bless is he that believes and has not seen
2007-01-03 18:18:29 · answer #6 · answered by mlaframboise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋