You know,
The one where they set up a bullock or some kind of alter and the people praising the false God prayed for God to answer by fire, and their god didnt show up.Then the people of Christ prayed for God to answer by fire and He did answer.
Why cant we get all the major faiths together and do that test,make sure it's video taped,put it on Youtube and then broadcast it so that we can finally settle this dispute about who is God?
Good idea or no?If no, why?
2007-12-19 05:05:29 · 19 answers · asked by Maurice H 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Um, because all the faiths would lose?
2007-12-19 15:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Bad Day 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
...and what if none of the altars were lit by fire from heaven? Would all the theists just decide that the atheists were right all along?
The test would have to be carefully conducted to make sure that none of the altars contained hidden incendiary devices. There would have to be some way to make sure that no one used anything like lasers or other devices to secretly light their altar.
You might want to do a dress rehearsal first, just to make sure that the god of your religion will actually come through. It would be a bit embarrassing if you set it all up and got zilch.
Personally, I've always suspected that the twelve barrels of "water" that Elijah poured on his altar were actually some sort of lighter fluid. Two of the barrels may have also been some sort of chemicals that reacted and caused the altar to ignite.
A lot of Christians will say that it shouldn't be done because it would be "testing" God. It sure is convenient that the religion has a belief that one should not "test God". It makes it a lot easier to avoid having to explain why God was failing all the tests everyone did.
A prohibition against "testing" a god is a sign that the religion is false.
2007-12-19 13:20:49 · answer #2 · answered by Azure Z 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, back then God answered freely. Now he does not interact with people directly. He relies on the faith of people. You know seeing is believeing? Well, if you don't see it takes strong faith to believe therefore, a better evaluation and show of faith. Does that make sense?
2007-12-19 13:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by elcaballosrock 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bad because it won't answer any questions about god. For example lets say fire comes down and lights one altar. So it lit one alter on fire - still doesn't prove god did it. There may be some other explanation for it. No point in jumping to conclusions. On the other hand lets say it doesn't light any alter - there is no fire coming down. Religious zealots will simply say you can't put god to the test, or god wasn't answering for some reason or other that day... on and on... they will never admit there is no god no matter what test you put out there.
See why its a bad idea now?
2007-12-19 13:09:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
Or, we can put all those of faith into cages with hungry lions and see which ones don't get eaten. When god loves you he saves you, right?
2007-12-19 13:09:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
This would have to be Gods idea. Not ours.
You can ask Him, but remember He will not be mocked.
2007-12-19 13:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by Ruth 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They already had -- Joe Hovah was a conspicuous no-show whenever the intercessory power of prayer was tested medically in controlled, double-blind experiments....
2007-12-19 13:09:21 · answer #7 · answered by The Reverend Soleil 5 · 5⤊ 3⤋
Sure it is a great idea.
It will finally show that no god will answer anyone.
2007-12-19 13:09:18 · answer #8 · answered by sprcpt 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
You are 3500 years too late to get the OT signs. LOL
2007-12-19 13:10:59 · answer #9 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
We should not tempt God
2007-12-19 13:11:35 · answer #10 · answered by Michelle 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋