2007-10-01 09:47:25 · 23 answers · asked by Stew 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Not anymore than I believe Dionysis was resurrected on our behalf.
I need evidence. A story is not enough. Especially one so easily wielded for political and social causes.
2007-10-01 09:52:03 · answer #1 · answered by Dalarus 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. I don't believe the stories in the Bible are true as they mirror some older myths (check out Robert Grave's writings some time on the Myths). I don't believe that anyone rose from the dead or was picked up into Heaven.
I also don't consider the Bible a contemporary representation of Jesus' life as most sections were written or collected centuries after His death. So the stories in it are more meant to teach people how to behave than to relate actual historical occurrences.
However, I think the belief in the resurrection a harmless one that provides a lot of comfort and purpose for many people. Therefore, this belief is not a bad one. The foundation of religion is a healthy comfort for many people (regardless the religion) and I think great if it encourages charity, friendship, and harmony.
2007-10-01 16:57:18 · answer #2 · answered by AlexAtlanta 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes. He was seen by over 500 witness who claimed to have seen it.
Many of these people apparently were willing to be tortured to death rather than change their story. Wouldn't a liar admit that he was lying in order to save his own life?
--------------------
...his resurrection is the most crucial factor in establishing the exceptionally of Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Christ was the legitimate climax to his unique life and death. He foretold his resurrection to his disciples directly (Mt.16:21) and to others through parables (Mt. 12:40).
Frank Morrison, a British lawyer of the 1930s, undertook an expedition to collect circumstantial evidence to disprove the resurrection. Such evidence, of course, is admissible in all courts of law in civilized countries to prove or disprove events of which there are no living eyewitnesses. When he analyzed the evidence, he reached a stunning conclusion: The resurrection had actually taken place! Morrison presented his case in his book, "Who Moved the Stone?"
Another factor worth considering is the character of the disciples. They were eleven cowardly men who shut themselves in a room after the crucifixion because they were afraid. Yet what galvanized them into action so that within their own lifetime, much of the then known world could hear the message of Christ? Some of them paid for this message with their lives. Would they have done so if the resurrection were a hoax?...
2007-10-01 16:52:30 · answer #3 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Resurrected from the dead? I don't even believe he ever really existed.
The myth of jesus is plagiarized from so many other similar stories. Dionysus, osiris and so many others that share the same characteristics as the mythical jesus. i.e. virgin birth, crucifixion, resurrection after 3 days.... they all tie in to each other. Educate yourself!
http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com
2007-10-01 16:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by DaveFrehley 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I do. Why: because if He hadn't resurrected and wasn't alive now, I don't think He could affect people the way He does.
And, just FYI, I think that when He resurrected, that's when He knew He was God's son in a different way from other people. I think that's when Jesus said, "Now I get it. I am God's Son."
Just my opinion, so don't start hollering heresy at me.
2007-10-01 16:50:14 · answer #5 · answered by Acorn 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No
We have no evidence of people coming back from the dead after being crucified and buried for 3 days.
We DO have evidence of stories that have been told and retold and have eventually completely changed from the original telling.
Just like I believe rainbows are a reflection of light through water vs, indicators of leprechaun gold.
I have a tendency to believe in the path with evidence rather than the path without it.
2007-10-01 16:51:38 · answer #6 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I'd like 2 say except for the 1st 2 answers the rest of you are lukewarm christains and it says in the bible that God will take you and will vomit you from his mouth. you're luke warm bcuz you believe whatever someone says to and you say the bible said so. No, you should believe bcuz you know that if you don't believe and you don't repent that you will spend an eternity in Hell. Not bcuz of the bible, or your faith you the bible is a tool to help you learn and to provide you with guidelines of what to do and what not to do. So rethink your religion. I'm saved,
ARE YOU?
2007-10-01 16:55:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
1) Yes.
2) The Empty Tomb.
2007-10-01 16:50:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
nope. There are no supernatural powers in the world. The story was made up to convert people to christianity when the bible was written (400 years after the "events" happened)
2007-10-01 16:52:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Uh, no. People don't rise from the dead, except in monster movies.
2007-10-01 16:52:14 · answer #10 · answered by Cap'n Zeemboo 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋