Same as other sects.
No, it wasn’t.
it was a vague and unsubstantiated reason to pick that sect over others.
Your assertion is false. Most scholars agree that the gospel accounts were written in the 1st century. Whether they are 100% accurate to their origin is irrelevant. I don’t worship a book, I worship Jesus.
Did you miss Post #52?
And where do you get your information about Jesus?
Primarily from the Catholic Church.
But the information isn’t nearly as important as Jesus himself, who is physically present at every Catholic mass under the appearance of bread and wine.
Who get their information from…?
Apostolic Tradition, of which Scripture is a part.
So the Catholic church’s interpretation of those anecdotes convinced you to switch religions?
Again, this is true for other sects.
I guess you could say that. The Catholic interpretation of those “anecdotes” is the only logical one.
And what is the definition of “Scripture”?
Well I don’t have my Catechism handy, but it’s the 73 books that make up the Holy Bible, defined at various times by the Catholic Church, notably at the Council of Carthage in the 4th century.
It would take more than a “miracle” to convince me to convert to a religion, and I’ll tell you why. A “miracle” is an event that cannot be explained by those who witness it. Something that I cannot explain is just that. There are any number of possible explanations, so rather than choosing one I simply say, “I don’t know.”
That is a very reasonable and rational response.
You might even say it was…logical.
Avelino de Almeida, a reporter for O Seculo, wrote a series of articles abouthis experiences at Fatima. His conclusion was that he saw something strange and inexplicable.
There were others who wrote eyewitness accounts, but de Almeida is generally considered to be the least religious and most skeptical of the contemporary witnesses.
The claim was that he, and an unnamed scientist, converted.
I have to admit-of all the Catholics I have spoken to over the years, including the ones that post on this board, you are the first I’ve heard say anything like this.
Well damn, why be Catholic if you don’t believe it? It’s not exactly the kind of organization I can say I’m proud to be a part of. But as messed up as it is, its claims are true, and it’s where Jesus is.