I think liberal Christians may not that argument more than nonbelievers. Many theologians believe he never claimed divinity for himself (as pointed out in the link you provided). Since he didn’t leave behind any writings, we can’t be sure of what he did or didn’t claim.
Evidence is cited in the book. It is 90 pages long, plus the references.
All we have are eyewitnesses to believe or not, plus the rest of the Bible as a useful reference.
So we all agree that there is no reliable evidence.
This could be the first time I’ve seen a Great Debate come around to a consensus.
Not a consensus at all on the evidence for the resurrection. I was referring to whether a person has a basis for determining Jesus’ divinity - one of the many off-shoots from the initial discussion. Some believe that He is of the same nature as God, the Father, and some believe that He is not.
Since the yea argument seems to boil down to “the stories related in the Bible are historically true because they’re in the Bible” , I guess we pretty much have.
Heck, the Church didn’t even settle that one for a few centuries.
How many eyewitnesses have you spoken to?
You cannot conclude why they were converted without a first-hand account from them - written or spoken. I did talk to the two I met, I heard their account, and conclude they were born again because they believe that Jesus is the Messiah. That is strong for a person born of Jewish parents.
Well, you’ve read King Kong, right? And you believe that!
From what I know, scripture settles it, not the Church. Scripture was in the hands of few individuals for centuries.
Again, who cares that folks believe something?
What’s interesting is why they believe it.
What is the likelihood that all the evidence that is necessary for the divinity and resurrection of Jesus Christ is contained in a 90 page book? If we were to ask a member of the Christian clergy or a student of the seminary, would they also refer us to the same book for the evidence you claim can be found therein?
Hell, I saw the documentary!
It took a long time to settle the matter of what was scripture and what wasn’t. If you believe it because scripture says it, that’s your right. However, there are many Christians who don’t see it the same way.
Depends on the clergy and seminary. I have a friend who Sent to seminary at Vanderbilt and is a Methodist minister. I’m quite sure that book wouldn’t pass muster with her.
King Kong IS real. Who do you think was holding Fey Wray in the movie? A 50 foot guy in a monkey suit?
But it does not reveal any evidence, only strong belief.
Exactly how many ‘first hand accounts’ do we currently have for the alleged resurrection?