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111 sats \ 5 replies \ @Slestak_Jack 22 Sep \ parent \ on: Why would one believe their spiritual path is the only way? alter_native

the Bible, or the New Testament in particular, is a bunch of letters put together in a book. In the case of Paul writing in 1 Corinthians 15:7 he argued, "And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins." So yes, I am getting the argument from the Bible, which is why I am saying that is the test. As for the other religions, I do not see how they are relevant beyond some bits of wisdom, if in fact Jesus did what he said he would do, based on who he claimed to be. So again, if the resurrection is false, disregard Christianity.

0 sats \ 4 replies \ @DesertDave OP 22 Sep

I would have no way if knowing. Not sure how anyone would. To me, it's wild that people have faith in a bunch of stories that humans put together in a book. I don't get it.

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @doubleplusgood23 23 Sep

I've enjoyed listening to J. Warner Wallace who wrote "Cold Case Christianity" - he was an atheist homicide detective who took a critical look at the gospels as he would for any of his crime scenes. You can check out a video of him here https://youtu.be/ajOYym3IuRk?si=mutOYPPO-FD7sDDk but if you're more of a book guy you can also check out the "Cold Case Christianity" book.

To me, it's wild that people have faith in a bunch of stories that humans put together in a book.

I'm not really sure what this means though, do you not believe in any historical accounts? The gospels are more well attested to than any other ancient manuscripts.

If the question is about the historicity of the resurrection I would be curious what your supernatural beliefs are already.