He doubts until he literally sticks his fingers into Jesus' wound. Why does he get preferential treatment over the rest of us? Do you know how many fewer atheists there would be if we were all given the same proof? I hope he didn't get into Heaven but he probably did. Jerk.
2007-05-21 05:34:22 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Just to correct some of the mistaken assumptions made so far:
1. I never said I was an atheist, I merely referenced them.
2. There's no reason to assume that I believe that story. Just because I'm talking about it doesn't mean I must believe it. I just find the best way to foster a good debate with people is to do so within their parameters.
2007-05-21 05:48:12 · update #1
Lastly for those of you people that "answered" my question with "who is Doubting Thomas?"...it's called Google...or Wikipedia...or your mom for crying out loud. That's not an answer and you have been reported. Have a nice day!
2007-05-21 05:49:53 · update #2
Damn straight! The idea that after following Jesus around for years Thomas still didn't believe in the resurrection until he got to poke the wounds but he still was saved has to mean that if the whole christian fairy tale is true we'll all get to see proof before we're judged.
With all those millions coming by for a poke, it must suck to be Jesus.
2007-05-21 05:38:20 · answer #1 · answered by Dave P 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Is that name Agrippin or "A - griping"
If you were there and doubting and a sincere follow of Christ as Thomas was, you may have experience the same thing Thomas did, but you forgot what Christ told Thomas.
He said, "Because you have seen you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen but yet believe. You have a blessing given to you that is greater than Thomas did
because you are given the opportunity to exercise faith that transcends his. Therefore, you receive the greater blessing which is nothing to gripe about.
Now since God made it perfectly clear in Romans 1:19-20 that He has put the knowledge of Himself IN EVERY MAN so that nobody has any excuse for not believing in Him - you have the same responsibility that Thomas had - accept the truth about Christ and follow Him.
God will help you to rise above the faith of "doubting Thomas" if you are sincere in your heart about wanting to know the truth of the gospel. Believe it or not!
2007-05-21 05:50:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually something that is interesting in Mormon mythology is that Mormon Jesus after being crucified came to America according to the book of Mormon. According to it after the crucifixion, Jesus flew around causing darkness to fall on America and went on a terror for a while destroying cities and scaring everyone. He then calmed down and landed to talk to the Jews living in America at the time that had escaped Roman occupation many years prior. He told them he was the prophecied messiah.
Like doubting Thomas the Native Jewish Americans did not believe Jesus was the messiah despite the fact he just got through flying around proving his abilities. So Jesus showed his nail prints to them to prove he was the crucified messiah. Like Thomas they then belived him.
I find this interesting since the Mormon founder Joseph Smith when making this stuff up failed to think about that people not seeing the crucifixion would not care if they saw any nail prints. Not being a witness to the event like Thomas would not prove anything. However Joseph in is his little logic mind devised that Jewish Americans would convert by seeing the nail holes in Jesus' hand yet ignored the darkness for days and destruction of cities by a flying, yelling, angry god.
Maybe I am missing something, but rather strange to me.
2007-05-21 07:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Consider his life previous to this moment. He BELIEVED and then exercised FAITH that Jesus was who he said he was. Thomas ACTED on faith and brought forth good works.
It was only the resurrection he doubted. Jesus (now the) Christ rewarded him. So, again, Thomas first believed, acted on that belief which equals faith, and brought forth good works (James 2:26), and then his faith was made knowledge. This is the formula for all of us (James 2:22) who want to literally know Christ.
John 20:29 ....blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
2007-05-21 06:17:03 · answer #4 · answered by lds123 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you know, I always wondered that too. (and shame to those who did not understand the doubting Thomas reference). But Jesus gets him back by stating to the effect (or affect, I keep forgetting) that praise be to those who did not see and still believe. It does not state that Thomas went to heaven.
2007-05-29 05:34:44 · answer #5 · answered by tonya j 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all,not everyone who saw Jesus believed. In John 15:24 Jesus said,"Those who see my miracles, still hate both Me and My Father." and for Thomas- Jesus said, "blessed are they who have not seen and yet believe."
2007-05-21 05:55:03 · answer #6 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thomas was chosen by Jesus. He represents people who need more "proof". Jesus knew Thomas would need proof. The same way Jesus chose Judas. Jesus knew Judas would betray him.
2007-05-21 05:46:51 · answer #7 · answered by Shy Guy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No there wouldn't be fewer atheists. There were non-believers then just as there are now. Any ways, if you read the story carefully you will get your answer.
2007-05-21 05:38:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Would you be willing to submit your life to the Lord Jesus like Thomas did, no matter what the cost?
His response to touching Jesus was, "My Lord, and my God."
Heb 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that HE REWARDS THOSE WHO EARNESTLY SEEK HIM.
Jesus said, "So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." Luke 11:9-10
Are you really seeking and want to find Him? Or do you prefer to be the boss of your life?
2007-05-21 05:44:45 · answer #9 · answered by pinkrose 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He was there. You aren't.
Seriously, I think Doubting Thomas is a valuable lesson for all of us about the value of not swallowing what people tell us without examining evidence.
2007-05-21 05:40:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋