Why Do Christians never cite their sources?

Question

In any school, it's requirement to have more then 1 resource, YET, the whole of people's religions only requires one:
The Bible

In response to someone is ignorantly asked why Atheists don't cite their references (despite the fact reality is right outside their door which contains LOGIC), where are the Christian proofs? The Bible? Quotes? All from one thing:

Not ONE piece of physical evidence. Not one! No Noah's arc, no fossils suggesting we came from a RIB. No "Returns" even though it is promised, he'll also come tomorrow.

Where is YOUR proof?

Hi, welcome to one side of the argument

Oh, and my question may have a spelling mistake or 2. Make sure your reply completely ignores everything above and simply focuses on the few errors. BTW, that's a sign of someone that avoids topics (often, liars partake in this sort of behaviour (goes for everyone))

Answer 1

I know this isn't excactly an answer,but i do agree with you.THey always refer to the bible, there is no proof. Im not saying I don't believe in god, but besides this story book there really is no other refrence or proof to what they say. the big thing is the whole 'gay is a sin' thing. Some people in the bible if you read it or heard it are into same sex realationships.
Edit:and god didn't write the bible,people.
Human beings did,how accurate can it be anyway,millions of years do you know how many paper could have been lost and rewritten before the first bible was published.
BELIEVE WHAT YOU WILL THOUGH.im not here to picka fight with people.

Answer 2

As long as you ignore my spelling errors. Not all Christians interpret the Bible literally, meaning not all take the Bible as fact, but more as a collection of allegorical stories collected to express the morals and ideals of their faith. The writers of the time had to write their beliefs in allegorical forms to avoid persecution for their beliefs, and also because it's a lot easier to explain an abstract idea through metaphor. For example, many biblical scholars believe the use of the number 666 as a sign of the antichrist in the Book of Revelations is a reference to the roman numeral equivelant of Emporer Nero's name, who was a fierce persecutor of Christians. It's also important to remember that the Bible as we know it was not written all at once, the official canon was a collection of books, each written as independent works. Many gospels and books such as the Gospel of Mary Magdeline, as made famous by the Da Vinci Code, were not included in this canon. I could go on on this question forever, but I guess the real answer to your answer is, there is no proof. Religion and spirituality have nothing to do with proof, that's what faith is. I consider myself an agnostic Catholic if there is such a thing, meaning I agree with the teachings of Jesus in the Bible, but I don't necessarily need them to be fact to justify my beliefs in a higher power. There are religous fanatics of all denominations, and some have their beliefs so deeply ingrained in them from a young age that beliefs sometimes become misinterpreted as facts instead of beliefs. Unfortunately, these fanatics always seem to be the most vocal, giving the impression that the entire denomination is of that belief, when in actuality, they're a very small percentage. A real Christian would say, what would Jesus do? Jesus would never persecute a person for their religous beliefs, or lack there of. Sorry for the long answer.

Answer 3

A few answers above me prove your point exactly. They don't give any real evidence. They think they have the answer to everything. Who said Jesus was actually a man? Isn't the Bible all symbolism? Why can't Jesus just be a concept? I'm sure this is really going to piss your Christians off, but I really don't care =D. I have a right to believe what I want to, and i would respect you a lot more if you didn't try to convert me when you see I'm not like you.

And as a note, Catholics are in my opinion among the most hypocritic people on the planet. Sure, go kill and slaughter in the name of God, get pre-forgiven. It's all good. Covert in prison after killing 15 or so people, you don't even have to mean it when you're sorry. Just ask a priest to forgive you, BAM, you're forgiven and going to Heaven, my child. Don't worry about your sins, I just washed them all away with my meaningless words.

Answer 4

I think your question is to broad. It is difficult to answer or argue when the question is very vague or not specific. there are many things written in the bible. It would be easier to discuss one thought at a time rather than focus on the whole bible. there are to many thoughts, truths, or stories. its like saying i met this woman and she was mean. therefore all women are mean.

For example we could pic one story and start with questions there: we could discuss Noah's arc. In discussing this issue yes we would start with the story told in the bible but from there we could then begin to look at pieces of evidence. There are many archaeologist who probably would support this theory of a world wide flood. Some see evidence. Still others might use that evidence to support another theory. the interesting thing about embracing the Noah flood theory is that its been told for many years and in many different cultures. So history itself may give authenticity to the theory.

Anyway the fact is that there are truths in the bible. Its probably a matter of whether you want to embrace them or not. Example: do not murder - most embrace this law or command of God. most believe it to be true.

you probably have come across one thought or belief that you don't like. Since you can not except it you write off all the rest.

some say Christians are narrow. yet this way of thinking is more narrow and almost irrational or not logical.

Answer 5

My source is not just the Bible, as I have said many times. But as I also said many times that people who choose not to believe, still don't except my proof. My proof to me is all I need, which is the presence of God in my life and the great things that He does every day. He answers prayers, even if some say He doesn't. The proof that I have, besides the Bible ( although that is a good source ) you can't always see it, but feel, l in your heart, and in your life. And you can see it if you are looking for it.
Logically, to me, my opinion, I can't see anything except Gods handy work in the creation of the earth and all things on it.
But that is the proof that works for me.
What is your indisputable evidence, other than science books, and other words in books written by man ( as the Bible is, but inspired by God ) which most non believers keep referring to, which are mostly just theory. I know some take it for fact, but were they there when the world was created. So using you own words where is your proof. I choose to believe in creation, you choose not to, to each their own.
What reality are you talking about, your idea or mine?

Answer 6

Since Christians believe that the Bible is the word of God I am not sure what it is that you expect for Christians to use for their source other than God's word. No other source has as much authority. But there are plenty of other writing however that confirm many things that are found in the Bible read the writings of Josephus there is also scientific evidence that Noah's arc has been found on Mount Ararat

Answer 7

Well lets start with there are several books in the bible. There are the gnostic gospels, Dead Sea Scrolls, Josephus, Buddhist teachings that Jesus visited the orient and was known as Esu. Egyptian writing that shows akahnatan changed to a monotheist at the time the bible says Joseph was the governor of Egypt. I don't need proof if I needed proof there would be no need for faith. In my opinion there are enough writings out there to satisfy me.

Answer 8

Christians have strong faith. True faith, by definition, requires no proof. Therefore, the arguments between Christians and Athiests are futile. By the way, English teachers notice writing errors. We are not all liars.

Answer 9

They have faith, that's all. It annoys me so much when a Christian uses the "it's in the Bible" argument, as if being in a two thousand year old book makes it true. But they've been taught to believe it, and usually nothing will convince them to question it.

Answer 10

When was the last time you saw an atheist quote a source for their arguments? The percentage is about the same for both groups.

Besides, whenever we quote the source (the Bible) we are then thumb downed for doing nothing but copy and pasting instead of answers for ourselves.