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    Could Jesus Have Been Simply a Fraud?

    I'm not sure anything I could say would help at all. There are many passages you could read which again were written long after his death by people who probably never met him but if you can find no fraud then I think that is what you wish.
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    What is your stance on free will?

    Harris on Free Will: Sam Harris on "Free Will" - YouTube Enjoy.
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    Could Jesus Have Been Simply a Fraud?

    In what sense? That he rose from the dead and rose others from their otherwise dead state or that there is some tale of a man? I know you asked about Jesus and if he ever lied but did he? What do you think? There are so many odd statements to step around like here: Matthew 18:19-18:20 -...
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    Could Jesus Have Been Simply a Fraud?

    Was Jesus real? That is a loaded question. Was there a son of god who rose from the dead or turned water to wine? We can clearly say no. These are impossible fantasy acts that are unproven and not easily replicated in labs. Clearly no miraculous son of the creator of everything has ever existed...
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    Could consciousness be an illusion?

    There is no logical or scientific basis for an afterlife belief unless I am woefully behind on current neuroscience. Consciousness and free will both do seem to be an afterthought explanation to the actions we take based on our genetic and upbringing code. There are many disconcerting things...
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    Reasons to not believe in God? Discuss....

    If you start with not knowing and investigating you could only conclude we're not sure. Instead you found a story you found convincing and have accepted it as your truth. Your choice, not mine. God bless whatever god you believe in. (Thor, Loki, Odin, Jesus, Yhwh, Satan or the will o wisps)
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    What is your stance on free will?

    Free will is what it is despite what others judge.
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    When will science discover the whole universe ?

    The more you learn about anything the more you realize what is left to learn. Most likely never. IMHO.
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    What is your stance on free will?

    While you are correct in how other people see the pebble is this an argument?
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    Could Jesus Have Been Simply a Fraud?

    As you believe mate.
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    Could Jesus Have Been Simply a Fraud?

    However the NT authors went about telling their tales with only deepest committed desires to the truth and his lord.
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    Could Jesus Have Been Simply a Fraud?

    He presents only a few myths in the book. I am not sidestepping them. I started with the first one. I understand you think he is a pseudo scholar but that is just an ad hom so far as I can tell. He presents some myths as he sees them: The very idea that jesus was myth is just ridiculous...
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    What book(s) are you reading now?

    I am also reading Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson. :yes:
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    Could Jesus Have Been Simply a Fraud?

    The best fiction always contains a bit of truth but I don't think Nailed really discusses the OT at all. It is primarily about the NT. As I initially asked I would love to know what you think he got wrong and then take some time to research and reply rather then defending against every ad hom...
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    What book(s) are you reading now?

    :D Thanks. I read a few of your posts too if that counts which should stoke your undeserved concieted ego.
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    Could Jesus Have Been Simply a Fraud?

    I'm not a fan of Fitzgerald but his arguments in this chapter seem straightforward. Can you show me how they are underhanded? I am not always aware of the subtle tricks this hucksters play when trying to refute the holy word.
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    Could Jesus Have Been Simply a Fraud?

    ? Are you aware of what propagandist means? Almost all religions have propagandists here and you are opposed to them all? Good luck with that.
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    Could Jesus Have Been Simply a Fraud?

    This sounds fun. (I have church in 6 days and have some time to discuss matters) So lets start at the beginning: The very idea that jesus was myth is just ridiculous... clearly everyone knows jesus was alive and died for our sins and any idea that he didn't and it was just a fairy tale is just...
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    Could Jesus Have Been Simply a Fraud?

    You do want people to discuss their ideas and beliefs even if you disagree with them yes? You have shown you believe them to be so and not much more. I believe some people would say the entire bible is just a pack of outrageous lies as well as the book of mormon and the koran etc etc... But...
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    What book(s) are you reading now?

    I read a brief entry on being subtle. Subtlety - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary
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