God: Fact or Fiction?: Exploring the Relationship Between Science Religion and the Origin of Life by Brendan Roberts

Author:Brendan Roberts
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Kiwi Graphix
Published: 2013-01-11T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 14

DOES SECULAR EVIDENCE CONFIRM JESUS’S EXISTENCE?

Is the Bible composed of flimsy claims by Christians upholding an obscure Jew, who pretended to be God’s Son and left no impression upon humanity except for Jews or Christians? Is there really even a single word that has been mentioned of such a character by at least one impartial historian from the early 1st century? Or are they just bogus claims by a group of believers with spectacular imaginations?

These are sincere questions that have faced countless people throughout the centuries. Witnesses from any time-period are so valuable as their testimonies can strengthen a case. It is the same with Sacred Scripture and Christianity. How strong is the evidence? Are there any impartial witnesses who have attested to Jesus being a historical figure who actually lived on earth? Do these eyewitnesses attest to Jesus performing any wonders or miracles? Is this evidence in harmony with Sacred Scripture, or is it just a lot of fables, a big hoax? You may be startled with what this chapter reveals, as I take you on a journey back to a time closer to when Jesus existed and back to some remarkable historical people.

A brilliant book which answers these questions and more is The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel. The author embraces this challenge from an arresting angle; previously while an atheist he viewed the Bible as a product of wishful thinking, mere hallucinations, ancient mythology and primitive superstition. Upon his wife’s conversion to Christianity he was stunned and enthralled with the striking transformation of her character; integrity, personal confidence, and joy exuded from her. Therefore he decided to put his 20+ years of journalistic experience to a new vigorous all-out investigation into the facts surrounding the authenticity of Christianity and its founder. His research led him through a two year journey which would transform him from only giving the biblical evidence a cursory look and tossed in the ‘to do one day’ pile, to being enchanted and inspired beyond his wildest dreams. His eventual conversion occurred as a result of the thousands of hours sifting and burrowing into the depths of the historical claims of Christianity. Starting as a skeptic he scrutinised the evidence from specific experts, plowing through enormous resources. He interviewed many experts regarding such wide-ranging evidence as: eyewitness testimony, documentary, corroboratory, rebuttal, scientific, psychological, circumstantial and fingerprinting evidence. His scrupulous investigation led to a decision which changed his life for good!

It is compelling reading and may open your eyes to his stunning and inspiring research and for some may lead you to opening your mind and heart to the truth. It would be interesting to hear from anyone, especially journalists who find this chapter very helpful. Strobel compares one’s investigation to that of a real trial whereby one dispenses with one’s preconceptions.

You would be required to vow that you would be openminded and fair, drawing your conclusions based on the weight of the facts and not on your whims or prejudices. You would

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