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Originally Posted by calgaryrocks
Makarov, i would argue that it is something similar to what I posted earlier
1. does what this person is saying agree with what Jesus said (note this is assuming the person of Jesus existed and the holy bible includes what he said)
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I'm afraid that you're missing the entire point. I propose to file Jesus under the heading "people who hear voices, etc.) On what pricipled basis can one distinguish between his supernatural claims, the Dalia Lama's, and the claims of the guy on the bus?
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Originally Posted by calgaryrocks
just to respond, because you responded to my question. fair enough that that is what you believe. I am curious as to what kind of evidence would have satisfied your curiousity? I believe in Jesus as it makes sense to me, and I have felt a change in my life since becoming a "Christian" and it gives life more meaning also. I guess it also gives me hope, and peace about things. I am seeking to understand things more, but I know part of faith is just that, if it could be proven, I wouldn't need faith. If I could travel back in time to see if Jesus was there, I would, but I can't, so I will continue to believe in him.
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With respect to what sort of evidence would satisfy me that someone's supernatural claims were true, it would obviously depend on the nature of that supernatural claim, and it would likely require some sort of constellation of evidence. The more extraordinary the claim, the more extraordinary the evidence required to prove it seems like a reasonable rule of thumb.
With respect to the rest of your post, fair enough. You are of course perfectly entitled to believe in whatever you like. However, I take exception if you try to claim that it is based on reason or rationality when it clearly is not. You seem to admit as much in your post, so I take no issue with it.