If I don't believe the Bible about God creating Adam and Eve, why would I believe it's accounts about Jesus? They were written long after he died, as well. Is there any reason not to believe it was all made up, all the witnesses, all the events? Is there more evidence for Jesus' resurrection or for the existence of extraterrestrials? hmmmm
2007-04-30 07:42:42 · 12 answers · asked by vehement_chemical 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He was grave-robbed!
2007-04-30 07:45:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, it seems unlikely anyone would have made it up. There were many against Christians in that day, so certainly if anyone knew of the whereabouts of Christ's body they would have blown the whistle.
Additionally, what would be the motivation for 12 men and a few women to make this claim? For what? What did they gain by making up this story? Persecution for one...torture...death. Not really something that would motivate most of us to make up stories.
Also, Paul lists several witnesses in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8. Among Jesus' disciples, there were 500 other witnesses. Their witness to the resurrection has stood the test of time. Many of them put to death because they would not recant their account.
If you understand what you are questioning and do the research, you'll find that there are many reasons to know the resurrection is true and therefore our faith is not in vain.
2007-04-30 14:51:56 · answer #2 · answered by Misty 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some accounts of Jesus' life were not written "long after he died."
Matthew completed his book by the year 41.
Luke, by the year 56.
Also, the works of Tacitus, Suetonius, Josephus, Pliny the Younger, and a few other classical writers include numerous references to Jesus.
Of them, The New Encyclopædia Britannica (1995) says:
“These independent accounts prove that in ancient times even the opponents of Christianity never doubted the historicity of Jesus...."
2007-04-30 14:50:31 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you don't believe the Old Testament or the New Testament why are you even asking the question?
2007-04-30 14:46:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't believe the Bible, then there is no point in discussing it, and you can go on with your blissful ignorance.
But if the tomb was empty - what does that mean?
2007-04-30 14:46:22 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Indignant 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You have one book written, re-written and translated by dozens of men with dozens of agendas. That does not constitute plausible evidence.
2007-04-30 14:47:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you don't believe in any of that stuff, why are you asking about it? Is there any reason why you should even care?
2007-04-30 14:50:00 · answer #7 · answered by Bear 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've got the right to your beliefs and doubts. If it interests you to learn more there is plenty to research, if not, enjoy your life.
2007-04-30 14:46:47 · answer #8 · answered by ~Gate~ 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
they are now finding out that a lot of things about Jesus was false i have never believed in that bull ****
2007-04-30 14:48:22 · answer #9 · answered by wendy a 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it was said that his spirit arose from the dead and ascended into heaven. the body was laid to rest and then hidden to avoid being eaten by his followers who believed him when he said this is my body, eat me.
2007-04-30 14:46:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Did anyone check to see if he was in Grant's tomb?
2007-04-30 14:45:54 · answer #11 · answered by Quantrill 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋