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  1. samtonga43

    Who Was Baha’u’llah, and How Can We Evaluate His Claims?

    Tb, to say that every Bible scholar knows that those details were not accurately represented in the gospels is to commit the fallacy of gross exaggeration. I am surprised you can't see this.
  2. samtonga43

    There is no evidence for God, so why do you believe?

    Sorry, joel, having compared the opinions of each of these men on each other, and the way these opinions are presented, I am more impressed with Ehrman's scholarly opinion than with that of Carrier. It is not Ehrman who, in Carrier's words, "certainly needs to learn".
  3. samtonga43

    Who Was Baha’u’llah, and How Can We Evaluate His Claims?

    Every Bible scholar knows that those details were not accurately represented in the gospels? LOL! Are you sure about this, Tb?
  4. samtonga43

    Who Was Baha’u’llah, and How Can We Evaluate His Claims?

    Correct. My interpretation is based on first-hand experience. Your interpretation is based on second-hand experience.
  5. samtonga43

    Who Was Baha’u’llah, and How Can We Evaluate His Claims?

    I once saw a Bahai say that they wanted to burn the Christian scriptures. Not exactly a peaceful solution..
  6. samtonga43

    There is no evidence for God, so why do you believe?

    Well, one does have to think about it (in context) "But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works". James 2:18 What’s the Deal with Faith and Works in James? These verses aren’t a contrast between...
  7. samtonga43

    There is no evidence for God, so why do you believe?

    And Carrier and Ehrman completely disagree with each other on issues relating to the historical Jesus.
  8. samtonga43

    Who Was Baha’u’llah, and How Can We Evaluate His Claims?

    Noah is a 'manifestation'? That's a new one!
  9. samtonga43

    Who Was Baha’u’llah, and How Can We Evaluate His Claims?

    One thing is for sure; the details of Jesus' life and death and resurrection could not have been copied from Thief in the Night. :D
  10. samtonga43

    There is no evidence for God, so why do you believe?

    I was an atheist when I read the Bible for the first time. I read it in order to persuade Christians that they were irrational.
  11. samtonga43

    Who Was Baha’u’llah, and How Can We Evaluate His Claims?

    a) Incarnation means the appearance of God in a human form. b) Manifestation means the appearance of God in signs. Jesus is a) MrB. is neither. IMO
  12. samtonga43

    Who Was Baha’u’llah, and How Can We Evaluate His Claims?

    I am not entitled to my opinion, Tony?
  13. samtonga43

    There is no evidence for God, so why do you believe?

    You're right. Mithras is nothing like Jesus. OK, can you provide any example of a myth which is exactly like the ancient claims? Thank you.
  14. samtonga43

    There is no evidence for God, so why do you believe?

    False dichotomy fallacy. Justification is by faith alone (Paul) Genuine faith in Christ produces good works.(James) Context, joelr! :D
  15. samtonga43

    There is no evidence for God, so why do you believe?

    Anyone who believes that there are 45000 denominations should have a look at this.
  16. samtonga43

    Who Was Baha’u’llah, and How Can We Evaluate His Claims?

    Jesus was God Incarnate. MrB. was not, There is no comparison. (IMO)
  17. samtonga43

    There is no evidence for God, so why do you believe?

    You seem to be equating a sect with a denomination, Sheldon. Do you see no difference between the two?
  18. samtonga43

    There is no evidence for God, so why do you believe?

    Richard Carrier: A Fuller Reply to His Criticisms, Beliefs, and Claims about Jesus | The Bart Ehrman Blog
  19. samtonga43

    Who Was Baha’u’llah, and How Can We Evaluate His Claims?

    Jesus said to the Pharisees that the kingdom of God was “in your midst” or “among you.” In other words, Jesus brought the kingdom of God to earth.
  20. samtonga43

    There is no evidence for God, so why do you believe?

    I'm interested in your belief, joelr, that ancient claims look exactly like borrowed myths. Are you sure you want to use the word 'exactly'? If you do, can we perhaps take as an example the myth of Mithras, and you can show in what way it is exactly like the ancient claims? Thank you.
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