How can you have faith in something that you have no proof of? The oldest drawing of Jesus was painted in a cave in 200AD- how do you- 200 years after he supposdly died! TWO HUNDRED!!!!!!!!
How can you love something you not even sure exists? If you sure "HE" exists- what proof do you have?
And how do you know the bible wasn't written by some menmed Mark, John- etc- who were looking for attention?
2007-11-01 08:09:19 · 28 answers · asked by Blade 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-11-01 08:22:31 · update #1
There is no proof, there never will be proof, it makes no difference if you read the Bible or not, because it was not written by anyone that was there when Jesus lived so all of the stories in it are made up or exaggerated so that it can fit the theory, we do not have to prove that god does not exist, how would that be possible, we are only able to prove that a thing exists, Jesus was called the king of the Jew`s, so why do all Christians not follow the Jewish faith? do they not believe that he was Jewish, it is up to those that are convinced that there is a god to those of us who do not believe, until then I will carry on thinking that they are either gullible, brainwashed, or too scared of the fact that when they die there is nothing to follow this life.
2007-11-01 08:34:30 · answer #1 · answered by GOD 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is none. If you want a good larrf read aquinas, anselm or descartes, all dupes of the errors perpetrated by Aristotle in his account of causes. Jeshua probably existed, but only as a member of a fanatical sect like the essenes.
There is a strong correlation between inferior intelligence and religious faith. I myself am torn between seeking to exterminate religion or to remove the inferior social conditions that necessitate it, in the hope that as our intelligence evolves the need for its superstitious suppositions will evaporate. No doubt a society composed of devout christians, muslims or jews or whatever would be far easier to rule and preside over, but it would be a betrayal of our essential human selves to be helots to faith.
2007-11-01 15:52:51 · answer #2 · answered by RTF 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We know that Jesus existed because several noted historians of his time, Josephus (a jew), Tacitus and Pliny the Younger (Romana), Thallus (a Greek), and Suetonius ( A Hellenistic) all record details about his life outside of the Bible.
He is also mentioned in the Talmud, a collection of writings by the people who crucified him compiled about 30 years after his death. If he did not exist, why did his enemies say he did?
The gospels agree with every detail recorded by those secular historians, and can be shown to have been in existence by the mid 60s AD (within 30 years of Jesus' lifetime) as they are quoted over 25 times in the writings of Paul (which scholars agree really were written by him between 48 and 67 AD). They are quoted in other books and letters (including secular woks) as early as 54 AD.
Copies of the gospels and the writing of Paul still exist today that scholars place within 20-30 years of the originals. Including a manuscript in fragments of Paul's letters from which 78% has been reconstructed, and matches word for word the text used today. Or a copy of John that appears to date about 17 years after the original in fragments, from which 809 of the 893 verses have been reconstructed (and they are working on the rest). Again, word for word indentical to the text used today.
Sir Ramsey Clark was an atheist who set out to disprove the New Testament by showing there was no historical evidence to support the events recorded in it. Unfortunately, every thing he tried to disprove, he ended up proving. Finally after 40 years of work, he was converted to Christianity by the overwhelming evidence that the New Testament was historical accurate in every single thing it said. He writes of Luke as being "the most accurate historican in history". Clark was knighted (thus the "Sir" in his name) for his scientific excellence.
So there is all kinds of evidence to support the existence of Jesus, and the accuratcy of both the New Testament's text and its history.
2007-11-01 15:31:18 · answer #3 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
By very definition it cannot be 'proved' You can only prove that which is within your comprehension. God must be bigger than our small minds. But you can know experientially.
By the way, the oldest manuscripts about the Punic wars were more than 600 years after...but no historian doubts that. There are parts of the New Testament within 100 years of the events.
2007-11-01 16:57:11 · answer #4 · answered by alan h 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because what I read actually produces what God promises in my own life.
I think a good example would be with anger/bitterness. Its probably the strongest emotion we have as human beings and the hardest to control. I had a tremendous bitterness in my heart for the last...few weeks. So much so that I could just think about the situation and it would spiral me into thoughts of absolute vengance. It felt like there was a fire burning in my chest it was so powerful and I couldnt let it go. I finally prayed..and asked God to take the feeling away because it was killing me. I woke up the next moring and it was gone. Completely. When I even try to be upset, and I still have every reason to be..its like I just cant.
Thats God working in me. Thats my backup for doubt. Thats my unarguable proof. What He does IN me that changes ME despite MYSELF.
2007-11-01 15:22:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'll drink and talk at the same time...
Here's the thing... *sip* there isn't any actual evidence *drink* to prove or disprove the existence of any deity.
*large gulp*
So, I personally choose to disbelieve *sip* in any sort of humanised versions of god or gods *drink*, until or if any concrete evidence *drink* (almost done here) surfaces to prove such thing exists, *last drink* and I'm all done!
2007-11-01 15:51:48 · answer #6 · answered by Quelararí 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the whole basis of faith...If there was proof you would not need faith. Many people (myself included) have had personal experience of God...people who haven't wouldn't understand.
2007-11-01 15:17:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My friend ask God to show you proof and ask expecting and believing an answer and WAMMMMMMM BAMMMMMM it might just hit you smack up the gubb :) and then you'll be answering this question to others just like me!!
2007-11-01 15:23:18 · answer #8 · answered by irated37 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah, but the gospels were written within 100 years of Jesus' death and resurrection.
y would a group of 12+ men and women RISK THEIR LIVES if it was just a lie? what would they gain?
no offense is meant by this, but ur thinking doesn't add up.
I'm not accusing u or putting u down; I'm just stating a fact.
2007-11-01 15:18:59 · answer #9 · answered by Defender of Freedom 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You bring proof or certificate to the effect that "THERE IS NO GOD".Thereafter ,i will produce the proof .
God is "belief" belief does not require proof.If there is proof,it is not belief but TRUTH.
2007-11-02 05:33:40 · answer #10 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋