re: He is risen

Dude.... what? Explain yourself

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Did he come baargumentshis year? Been dangling that carrot for a couple thousand years, no?

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God and man do not necessarily share the same schedule.

There are compelling arguments to substantiate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. But my arguments are unlikely to convince the skeptic anymore than I can convince the blind man of the beauty of a sunset or last night's moon. Blessings friend.

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So much for the Tiger Droppings rule no religion on the Poli Board. Rules are applied selectively as it suits decision makers.

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You could.. oh, I don't know.. I'm just spitballing here.. NOT CLICK ON THE THREAD?

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It’s been proven time and time again.

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Saying it over and over again relentlessly doesn't actually make it true.

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Sounds like you’re asking why doesn’t the mainstream media cover it.

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Jesus tap dancing Christ, what the frick does this even mean and how could any sane person come to the conclusion that I'm asking that??

Not that it needs it but you can Google it.
First I would point you to the many historians, some even atheists, that reference and discuss Jesus even back to as early as the first century AD. There is no debate that he existed, one just needs to do some reading.

Ditto. Talk about mission accomplishment. He is risen indeed!

A love I can't comprehend. Mercy I don't deserve. Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. Death, where is your victory? Grave where is your sting?

I agree, it’s quite possible that Jesus was a real dude who taught some awesome shite. And then those damn Romans had to make an example out of him. Sucks.

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SOAB!!! you can't really believe the shite you say.

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Snizzle - you is fo shizzle

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I think the sheer number of people who have willingly died rather than deny the resurrection is compelling.

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All of Jesus's disciples, those who knew Him best, those who accompanied Him during His ministry, were willing to die rather than deny Him; except Judas, who betrayed Him and was so overcome with grief, he could no longer go on living.
Even after Jesus's death, these men fervently clung to their beliefs, and under the threat of death, told others about Him.
What did these men witness that would compel them to willingly lay down their lives rather than deny Him?

What would our reaction be if the chief Imam of Islam were to abruptly quit killing and persecuting Christian's, and began praising the name of Jesus? My reaction would be one of amazement.
But this is akin to the conversion of Paul. What would make someone do a complete 180° turn like that, knowing what the consequences would be?

I often wish I could be rid of all doubt...that I could have been there and witnessed it all. But I guess that's where faith comes in.

John 20:29 (NSRV) "Jesus said to him, 'Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.'"

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I often wish I could be rid of all doubt...that I could have been there and witnessed it all. But I guess that's where faith comes in.

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And Jesus does amazing and miraculous things still all the time. We may not physically see Him, but there's no other explanation. I'm especially referencing conversions and how He changes individuals.