Does the book change your religeous beliefs?
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Have you ever given a thought to why people who lived and died before Jesus lived were born at all? Makes little sense if there was only one savior. - the Author
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So, who has dominion now? I don't think I want to know .... Maybe Donald Trump. - the Author
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You make serious charges. How about some specific citations? After all, I provided my own, didn't I? - the Author.evraealtana wrote: ↑01 May 2019, 07:45 No, it doesn't. I felt that the author supported his points poorly to begin with; the texts he presented seemed to be twisted or warped to fit with the point that he tried to make. Although I don't doubt that he himself believes the claims he advances, I didn't see the resounding "proof" that he does in his interpretation of the supplementary texts, especially since he relied so heavily on taking passages that made sense in literal form and making them into strained, slightly nonsensical metaphors in order to promote his views.
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What if that book is conclusive? You still would believe the Bible is "Holy"?Brandy C wrote: ↑01 May 2019, 12:46I totally agree! If the book changes your beliefs then you already had doubts and were leaning that way. If your faith is strong nothing will change or shake it.Balazon2000 wrote: ↑01 May 2019, 10:56 If one book could change your religious outlook then, in my opinion you are not strong in your faith. So, the answer to the question, for me, is no.
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Listen, if a major part of the Holy Story is proved to be made-up, then what does this say about the whole story? If it's true history, you don't need to make ANY of it up! I don't see how this is such a stretch for people. - the AuthorOliviaLouise wrote: ↑19 May 2019, 15:31 My pastor once proposed that beliefs can be divided into one of two categories: essential and non-essential. The idea is that there are some beliefs which are essential to thriving in the Christian faith and some which are helpful in clarifying our understanding of the faith, but which ultimately do not determine our standing with a God.
I would argue that Judas’ betrayal is a non-essential belief. The author goes into great detail and presents a convincing argument; however, there is no knowing for certain. That said, my beliefs remain unchanged, but I am open to more possibilities than I was before.
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Nonsense. You mean Isaiah 7:14? Read Isaiah 8. EMMANUEL IS NOT JESUS. Isaiah 53? It's about ISRAEL, not Jesus. There are ZERO references to Jesus in the Old Testament. This is one of the biggest Church hoaxes of all the Christ-is-my-Savior nonsense. Please, read something besides apologetics. Try Dr. Richard Carrier or Dr. Robert Price. Or even Dr. Robert Eisenman.Renu G wrote: ↑01 May 2019, 23:22It's so true. The seed of the NT was already present in the OT.Kibetious wrote: ↑01 May 2019, 22:29This is also the same for me. Much had been said about Judas long before the New TestamentStephanie Elizabeth wrote: ↑01 May 2019, 04:58 No this doesn't change anything for me. The author makes some interesting points regarding Judas, but like the others it does not change anything for me.
books. The Psalmist had spoken about and all that came to pass. I guess nothing much changes from reading the book.
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The point is that not only is a part of the narrative made up, but that to manufacture such a major part of it, what does that say about the rest of the story? If there really was a Jesus martyr, and a book FROM GOD about him, it should be accurate, don't ya think?A G Darr wrote: ↑05 May 2019, 16:23 No, this book does does change my religious beliefs. I can possibly entertain the idea that Judas was not actually a betrayer, but even if I did completely believe, that would not technically change my faith.
I'm non-denominational Christian. The base of my beliefs is there is one God who loves humanity. He sent Jesus to humanity to teach us and help guide us. If Jesus was not crucified, that does not lessen God's gift to humanity. Whether or not Judas betrayed Jesus does not effect those beliefs in any way.
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It has always been very strange to me that people recognize that Jesus’ death was all in their God’s plan, and necessary for human salvation but then treat Judas as this evil betrayer when if they are correct in the fact that Jesus’ death was necessary and good then Judas’ sacrifice of his master was also necessary and good.
What I did find interesting/mind opening, as a Hindu, was the author’s mixing of Hindu thought into his understanding of the gospel of Judas. I do not know that it is remotely accurate but it was interesting and warrants further research on my part.