2007-03-02 04:31:43 · 7 answers · asked by jlau_hn 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
None. Zero. Nada.
About thirty years ago, the late Charles Templeton wrote a bestselling novel called "Act of God," a thriller about the discovery of the bones of JC. Templeton, a former minister, correctly closed the book by noting that while in a monetary sense the value of the bones was quite high, in a spiritual sense they're little more than a curiosity. If Christians believe anything, it's that Christ's message, and not Christ's skeleton, was important.
So even if the ossuary is what Cameron says it is - and that's a really really big if, despite what Cameron and crew say - most Christians, if they do anything, will notice for a moment, and then get back to what's critical: living their lives.
I'm sure most people have also figured out that even if these bones are real, they have nothing to say one way or the other about the resurrection (JC could have (1) come back from the dead, and then died again later, (2) died in the conventional physical sense, and came back as something else, or (3) fill in the blank). Any solipsist worth their salt could argue this one either way.
The major repercussions it will have are in the secular world, rather than the religious one. James Cameron will make a lot of money, and a lot of people will go see his movie.
I suppose that will make a whole bunch of people a lot more cynical, which could, in turn, have some secondary spiritual effects - I'll certainly have less respect for my fellow man, especially if he comes from Hollywood.
2007-03-02 07:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Easter bunny will no longer exist!!
But on a serious note..I think that people are really going to have to re-evaluate what they believe..I mean in the tomb supposedly Is Mary Magdaline, Jesus, and Jesus's two brothers..and Jesus and Mary's son. Yes..that's right..his son.
So if this IS Jesus's tomb...I think that there will be a lot of people on the verge of mass confusion. But then again, I think they will probably turn their back on the whole discovery, because Jesus was perfect, and Mary was a whore..and the bible says that sex out of wedlock is wrong...
2007-03-02 06:21:43 · answer #2 · answered by Bevin M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its arguable, the data can go the two techniques. The archeologist's say they discovered tombs with the call Jesus, Joseph and Mary, yet different pupils say that those names have been particularly straightforward in those days so it must be all of us. those of sturdy faith will forget approximately approximately it besides. Even the guy who's producing the documentary suggested that it must be incorrect. the two way it may well be exciting to understand extra approximately it.
2016-12-18 04:10:32 · answer #3 · answered by vogt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't wait to see the documentary! Repercussions - well if he was married and had a son (as is claimed) then I would imagine there would be a huge search begun of the family tree.....after that....I really can't envisage....it's going to be interesting!
2007-03-02 04:38:29 · answer #4 · answered by siobhan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will make people start questioning and looking for answers which is a good thing. The Church will always be there for without it we are alone.
2007-03-02 12:48:22 · answer #5 · answered by djdundalk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one has proof this was his tomb, nor do they have proof he was married with a kid. if you were a christian you would know that if it is not in the bible, it is not true. if i were you i would not be questioning what god has already said
2007-03-02 05:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by ♪♪Holly♪♪ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALOT OF PEOPLE WOULD FALL AWAY BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT EVERYONE ELES IS DOING AND THEN AGAIN IT WOULD STRENGTHEN US TRUES BECAUSE IT IS NOT IN THE BIBLE MAN OKAY
2007-03-02 04:38:09 · answer #7 · answered by THE WAR WRENCH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋