I just want to add another thought. Even though this has been going on for 12 pages as Josh said... I'm just going to say that I have enough proof within archaeology and history together to back up my faith, but again... that is enough for me. And it's not just the proof in history, it's the proof in my life... the love and the hope that I have found is absolutely amazing to me. For everyone else, it's a what if question. And it reminds me of a song from Nichole Nordeman....
What if you're right, He was just another nice guy. What if you're right, What if it's true... They say the cross will only make a fool of you. And what if it's true?
What if He takes His place in history With all the prophets and the kings, Who taught us love, and came in peace, But then the story ends. What then?
But what if you're wrong? What if there's more..... What if there's hope you never dreamed of hoping for? What if you jump, Just close your eyes, What if the arms that catch you, catch you by surprise? What if He's more than enough, What if it's love?
What if you dig, Way down deeper than your simple-minded friends? What if you dig? What if you find, …
Page 1 and 2 is all I read of this soap opera thread.
Sounds more like you're fighting for the Truth of Jesus Christ. That is something that only religion-sensitive people would do. If you are one, than you must be aware of Jesus Christ's message that says something like "Live your lives, people. Not your believes." (or something like that) No disrespect intended.
Fighting for, standing up for... what's the huge difference? I'm not a "religion-sensitive person" as you would say. And I'm sorry that you have to judge me like I am.
Wow... Jesus never said that... :confused: It doesn't even make sense....
Can't compare those two. No way. It is a waste of time and energy to even try. All you (or me) can do is to preach, and that is not a two way communication.
I guess my point here is that no point can be made on his topic.
I wasn't comparing them now... :rolleyes: I had already done that on page 1 or 2.
Right now all I am doing is taking up for the Truth of Jesus Christ.
You were comparing Bible and Darwin's "natural selection" theory. It, kind of, sounds like you're referring to evolution as a religion of some sort.
Yes, you are correct I was comparing the Bible with Evolution... but I was using the Bible as a reference for Creationism. So really I was comparing Creationism with Evolution... the two theories. Not religions.
Umm no, actually I was defending the fact that evolution is just a theory. So you are completely wrong. And I never said it was a religion... that is absurd. I don't know where you're getting your information from... =/
I am an atheist. (both of my parents are) No scraments, not baptised, not circumcisized, no nothing. Does that make me evil or something? I think not. (Haven't killed anyone. Yet.)
Evolution Christina, evolution is not a religion nor fact.
And Christina, I'll quote Robin Williams: "Fundamentalists are people that take words for granted. For example if the Bible says that 'in the beginning there was light', could that be a metaphor for the big bang? The fundamentalists would say 'No. God just went *click*'"
Ok... first off, just because you are an atheist doesn't mean I hate you or resent you. And that goes for all of you.... It just means that I will pray for you. That's what being a Christian is about my friend.
2. I never said evolution is a religion nor did I say it was a fact.... :?:
3. I honestly don't care what Robin Williams has to say about my faith. Sorry...
With that said, self-sacrifice for the betterment of others is not a unique image.
Take, for instance, Buddha, who achieved Nirvana, but withheld himself from entering, so that he could help others reach it.
Buddha may have withheld himself from Nirvana, but is that really big enough to compare with the crucifixion of Jesus? He laid His life down for His friends.... who else would do such a thing???
What if they really did find the remains of jesus? What would christianity do then?
The fact is that Christianity's hope is found in the King's Resurrection. There is faith in our hearts. They will never find the remains of Jesus because He is not dead, He is alive. That is our foundation. Why do you think Christianity is the largest religion in the world? Maybe because it is the only message that tells the world of a man who died for our iniquities and transgressions even though He was sinless and without blame? But three days later, rises again?
(I hope no one tries to correct this post, I am just telling you the faith of Christianity).
