You know--like levitating at a NASA research facility or faith-healing an amputee in front of witnesses from the AMA?
2007-02-23 14:25:52 · 8 answers · asked by crypto_the_unknown 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Joh 12:37 Although they had seen Jesus perform so many miracles, they wouldn’t believe in him
There are miracles from all over the world documented, dead raised, blind see, lame walk, cancer healed.
If you don't believe these then you would explain it away if Jesus did a miracle right in front of you because you choose not to believe.
2007-02-23 14:39:12 · answer #1 · answered by akoloutheo2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither of the incidences that you listed above, if did, would be empirical proof of any religion. A thousand other explanations would be given for the events. It is like in the gospels. It tells how Jesus, after his death and resurrection, appeared physically before a crowd that numbered in the hundreds. Yet it says many who were there still did not believe in his resurrection.
There is no event or evidence that will convince a person who has already decided that something is not true. Witness groups like the "flat earth society", or the number of people who believe the moon landings were staged.
If you want proof that God exist, simple ask him for it. He reveals himself willing and freely to anyone who is honestly looking for him.
2007-02-23 22:30:29 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There have been many miraculous healings and other miracles God has done, but these are not proofs of faith, only results of it. One with knowledge acquired through faith has no need of proof. Besides, there can be no empirical proof of any reality that falls outside the purview of science, since empirical testing is a method of science and is applicable only within science.
2007-02-23 22:45:06 · answer #3 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Empirical proof of religion is easy. One can look at a church, the prayer books, hymnbooks, pews, clergy and congregation and say, "Ah ha! Here is a religion!."
The underlying assumptions about a supreme being are much less susceptible of proof.
2007-02-23 22:48:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Messiah said people would not believe if one rose from the dead. I am satisfied that Scriptures are true. The Almighty YHVH set up a system. He sent His “Son” YAHOSHUA to die for the sins of mankind so they would not have to. (They could choose to, but did not have to). Any person who chooses not to allow Yahoshua to take care of their sins, chooses to remain attached to their sins. They thus will wind up in the lake of fire which is YHVH’s method of cleaning this world, and eliminating sin and sinners. The Creator set aside the Seventh day for rest and worship. Yes that is the day usually called “Saturday”. We are not saved by obedience, we are saved by faith. However we are saved FOR obedience. As He said in John 14:15 (and in many other places) “If you love me, keep my commandments.
The only thing that will change a person is the indwelling savior Yahoshua. Obviously that is rare in this sinful world.
2007-02-23 22:30:09 · answer #5 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
"Proof" removes the need for "faith".
"Faith" also removes the need for "proof".
Throwing the word "proof" or "prove" into your question automatically puts you in the losing position (regardless of which side of the issue you're on).
2007-02-23 22:30:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
How about some empirical proof of abiogenesis?
2007-02-23 22:31:10 · answer #7 · answered by celebduath 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do not follow religion, I follow Jesus.
2007-02-23 22:44:25 · answer #8 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋