Is it historically proved that Jesus was born on 25-12-0000? Can historical discoveries ever override faith?

Answer 1

Nothing overrides faith. Nothing. Jesus wasn't born, you-know, by a man and a woman, with all the difficulty that ensues. Only here to be ignored for thirty years, unlike Mohammad, then dead before you know it. But not really dead, not like if he was wrapped in chain and tossed overboard. Then poof, off to heaven. It's lots of faith. Gotta have faith to believe it, need a sword to enforce it, and God takes the rap. Every one of those muthers that attacked the Trade Centers was ate up with faith. Every Suicide bomber is just jumping with faith. Faith seems to be the common ingredient in everything from home schooled post partium depression to camps of lunatics in the Taliban. Put a few tank rounds into those Buddha's for faith. Stone a few women for faith. Bomb a Planned Parenthood Clinic on faith. God said it, that's good enough for them. Faith, first cousin to murder.

Answer 2

Nope, December 25 is not actually the day Jesus was born. But, it fit in with other religious celebrations and was named the day that the Christians would celebrate the birth of their saviour.
Christmas actually became a forbidden holiday for a while - but has long since become a major event almost worldwide.
Details from the nativity story have become blurred and we have turned it into a well-fitting, cutsey, Christmas-time story.
No, not all of the bits and pieces of the celebration are historically proven (i.e. wise men, a manger...etc), but the point of all of the celebrations remains the same: Jesus was born - God became man. This much we know, is true.
No historical discovery has disproven that God became one of us. Nothing in history can change the main basis of the faith of a Christian. The small details may waver, but the truth remains - doesn't matter much if he was born in December or April!
Merry Christmas! : )

Answer 3

It isn't really clear why the early church chose December 25th to represent the birth date of Christ, however, the reason for the choosing of a winter festival is very clear. It one were to look up early pagan religions there are almost always a winter festival of some kind including Saturnalia in Rome and Yule in Scandinavia. The Christian Church then created the Christmas celebration as a way to tell these pagans, "look, come to our religion and you can believe what we believe and still keep your winter festival, albeit without the public nudity."
As to the second part of the question, I don't believe that historical/scientific discoveries are necessarily in opposition to faith. There is no biblical canon that states we must remain in blind ignorance for our lives. Instead, these discoveries can only stand to enhance faith in the basic principles of Christianity. Possibly not in an English bible rife with poor translations and gross editing, but the basic tenants of the faith remain firm.

Answer 4

Jesus was not born on dec.25- 0000.
No learned Christian believes this or takes it on faith.
The 25th of December was chosen by the pope at the time to coinside with pagan celebrations in an attempt to "christianize" the people.
by using hints in the bible account.(shepherds in the hills with their sheep) and other historical accounts it is most likely that Jesus was born in april .
does that mess with my faith ? No! why would it ?
Does it matter which day we celebrate the birth of our Savior?
only non-christians seem to have a problem with it, mot christians are taught the truth about his birthday in Sunday school.
peace ><>

Answer 5

Historical discoveries can certainly affect ones faith,
but it's unlikely discovering the exact birth date of Jesus would cause any theological ripples.

Just not seeing many Christians thinking their relationship with Christ won't work out if he's an Aries instead of a Capricorn.

Answer 6

Just like the previous guy said, based on the description of the surrounding environment where and when Jesus was born, it fits the season that is occurring around April on that part of the world.

However, I don't think that it has anything to do with faith. Please correct me if I am wrong, but I think the bible never says anything about when Jesus was born. Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of December because it was the date of another, different, popular religious celebration (not Christians belief), and people want it replaced.

Answer 7

25th Dec is a date as foolish as the theory that the Daddy of Jesus was God. Its a bunch of lies injected into society under the label of faith. Anyone has the freedom to prove that he is a moron by subscribing to such silly stories and we have more than half of the world following that. its possible that Jesus in fact did lived on earth. Bcoz he had brains, he thought about some serious stuff to bring peace to that generally violent society in that time period. Now most people will sure find it hard to reason out how a carpenters son can think so much. So they will have to come up with some other theory which can convince public that he was different than everyone else. So they figured out its easy and safe to tell people that his daddy was in fact God. Church is made of power hungry maniacs who once used to be the reason for most of the wars fought which killed millions. Priests and politicians are way similar in their working mechanism. They both say "believe me, i will help you get more money or reach heaven" and assume control over the millions who just dont want to think on their own.

Answer 8

No, it is not theorically correct that Jesus was Born, December 25th, but, what harm is there if we want to celebrae his Birth, on the 25th. What matters is that People remember him and celebrate his Birth. No, I do not think anyone can overide the Faith that is in the ones who believe, in him.

Answer 9

The actual date is not correct, but the significance of it is. History can challenge your faith, but the choice is yours. That's why they call it faith. When my faith is challenged it is easy to remember all the prayers that have been answered and the blessings received!!!!

Answer 10

Most theologians think He was actually born in April. But what difference does it make? Since we don't know the actual date, we might as well choose one.