Jesus is the greatest man ever. Praise to the future King of planet earth. I look forward to that new government which he will set up right here on earth.
@lukose2007 Yea...except that will never happen. We're already moving into a post-Christian age. Freedom of Religion and Diversity. That's what we are working for
I think he is confusing tolerance with universalism. I tolerate most religions insofar as I accept that they exist and celebrate that I live in a country where their adherents have the right to live out their faiths in accordance to their religions. As a progressive Christian, I am tolerant.
But I am not a universalist. I do not accept other faiths to be true and do not adhere to them. I adhere to the teachings of Christ. That is different.
Well Muslims believe in Jesus too. Even though there are radicals. The Qu'ran refers to the Christians as our closest Brethren. I believe all religions come from God. Yet, If there was no Jesus or Muhammad or Buddha there would still be Muslims, since all it means is submission to God.
Jesus had it all. His mother was a virgin, his father was god, he could perform miracles (tricks) and he could die and come back to life (the biggest trick of all). No wonder he had a big following.
if the jesus want to make ppl understand tat he is GOD then he could do it simply but u cant see such simple words in bible n u can see lot of words tat he is trying proves tat he is not god.. he himself says 'father is greater than i' if trinity is true then how 1 of them comes greater.. n if there is someone greater than jesus..then how we can worship the Jesus!
God...more than just a good guy.Our savior, My savior.He was sent from Heaven to give of the gift of enternal life.For me...well im only 13yrs old & i know more about Jesus that full grown adults have never imagined what their life can be like if they serve the one & ONLY God.I am going into high school & i know tht peer presure 2 have sex,do drugs&drink is very presured.But because God gives me the patient&strength to say i have the power to say NO.
Muhammad claimed to be a prophet of God - wasn't able to prove it by the measures of the God he respresented. He contradicted what was prior said by the His God, and didn't make any predictions which came true. The founder of Buddhism (Sidhartha Gouthama), who was a Hindu by background said there is no God or supreme creator. Hindus acknowledge the existence of a creator (called Brahma) but know nothing of Him. Then there's Jesus who claimed to be God.
Now the question is - who/what is this God? what is he/she/it like? In all of history there have been few people who've had much to say about this. There's no doubt that Jesus existed. He is a historical figure who was known for all he did publicly and for what happened to him as a result. He's mentioned by many early century Greek historians (eg: Josephus, Tacitus to name a couple).
If it is foolish to say that a basic 4-function calculator, let alone the most advanced computer, was formed or produced by chance, then how much stupider to say that the whole universe in all its complexity, let alone the human brain, was formed by chance. A building is solid irrefutable evidence for a builder, as is a painting for a painter, as is creation for a creator. This creator is by definition what we call "God" in the english language. so, we can logically conclude that God exists.
When we look at a shoe, the fact that every aspect and feature of its design has purpose proves that it was designed and formed by an intelligent, capable being. The human brain is more complex than the most advanced computer in the world. The alternative explanation to saying that it was designed by a creator is that it simply became what it is by chance, luck or a series of highly improbable coincidences.
You are quite right: all religions have a different view of what constitutes ultimate truth - about who we are and why we're here. That's why we're saying they can't all be true at the same time - because they all point in different directions. So, we need to consider the unique claims made by each, and compare the weight of their claims. We believe that Christian faith stands apart, because of the unique nature & claims of its founder, who offered evidence in support of his claims.
That's our point exactly. They can't all be 'real' as you put it, at the same time. So, that moves us past the 'all roads lead to the same destination' argument. Then, we need to look at the founder of the faith, & then at what that faith has accomplished in human lives and nations. Much has been done in the name of Christ which has nothing to do with the spirit of Christ; but his positive effect in history is, even a/c to many secular historians, unique.
The positive effects of church could have been from men, not god. Islam is "well-established" as well, just not in your country. You can't reject that there are negative effects of Christianity (and other religions) as well.
There lacks OBJECTIVE evidence for the existence of Yahweh and Jesus. I hope you can understand why we only we should accept objective evidence.
Dear RexT42, Sadly you are probably right in saying that Christ could have some better representatives than we flawed Christians. Ghandhi felt the same way. However, you can only image how unattractive we MIGHT be if we didn't have Christ in our lives. Also, please remember all the fine and heroic people - many of them unsung - who have, through the years, transformed lives and indeed influenced the direction of their societies for the good - all in the name, and for the honour, of Jesus Christ.
Well, I'm not discrediting the good things that people do in the name of Christianity. I'm only pointing out that this video, and every other argument I've seen for Christianity, is wholly unconvincing for anyone who isn't a Christian. Like I said, it's tautological. In order for this video to be convincing one has to assume quite a bit, most of which is based in either Christianity itself or the form of liberal theism that is so prevalent in the west. It doesn't stand on it's own merit.
Dear RexT42, thanks again for your comment. Actually, any belief we hold in life is based upon assumptions. Spiritual faith is no different. However, that doesn't mean that faith is 'mindless' or without rational backing. Christ asked us not to believe simply on the basis of 'feeling' or 'impression', but on the basis of the works he did. Those miraculous works - which continue 'in his name' today - are a good place, though not the only place, to start when looking for a basis for faith.
2. "Christ asked us not to believe simply...but on the basis of the works he did. " = "Believe in me no matter what." If you think that's an objective view, I have nothing to say.
3. So, you're based on the Bible. How do you know that miracles of other gods did not happen?!
1. Faith is not without foundation. The gospels are recorded as narrative which happened at real times, to real people in real places. They're recorded as fact - without them, we would have no knowledge of Christ.
2. Not the same thing at all. 'Believe in me no matter what' would be belief without ANY foundation in reality or measurable circumstance.
3. We make no claim to that effect in this video... The point is that Christ placed unusual emphasis on his miracles - as evidence of his claims. No other major religious figure has done this. In fact, the miracles of Christ are so much a central part of his life that without them we would have little at all. They were a central part of his mission - and still are. Thanks for taking time to write.
You still don't see the point. By the same logic, you should accept all religions. They all claim some "miracles" happened in the past supportive to their religion. Unfortunately, the gods may be too busy at present so they don't perform miracles anymore.
Of course I think Christianity is a religion. Muslim's believe in Jesus too. I just disagree with the guy that if Muhammad wasn't around there wouldn't be Islam. Muslim just means "submission to the creator/God/Allah". We believe every religion comes from he same God. Now without Jesus there is no Christians since you have to believe in Jesus to be Christian.
Religion is nothing but a control device and a random stab at how the universe became to be. There is no logical proof to support the existence of God, as there is no proof to support the fact that there isn't. I prefer to not wonder what happens after death, or how the world was created. We have it, so deal with it.
Proof? You're asking a scientific question not a religious one. Science seeks to answer completely different questions to religion. Science increasingly tells us how things happen, but it can't tell us why things happen? Even Richard Dawkins admits that the fundamental causes of Physics may never be answered. Science relies on observation. Religion or Faith relies on revelation.
What happens after death is something we must all face regardless. We must all be ready I spose.
well, for a start Christianity is not a religion, but a relationship. And who answers to humanity's question in christianity is only the church of Rome, which DOES NOT represent christians.
Jesus is the greatest man ever. Praise to the future King of planet earth. I look forward to that new government which he will set up right here on earth.
lukose2007 1 month ago
@lukose2007 Yea...except that will never happen. We're already moving into a post-Christian age. Freedom of Religion and Diversity. That's what we are working for
sammyhain13 1 week ago
I think he is confusing tolerance with universalism. I tolerate most religions insofar as I accept that they exist and celebrate that I live in a country where their adherents have the right to live out their faiths in accordance to their religions. As a progressive Christian, I am tolerant.
But I am not a universalist. I do not accept other faiths to be true and do not adhere to them. I adhere to the teachings of Christ. That is different.
biry0501 1 year ago
Well Muslims believe in Jesus too. Even though there are radicals. The Qu'ran refers to the Christians as our closest Brethren. I believe all religions come from God. Yet, If there was no Jesus or Muhammad or Buddha there would still be Muslims, since all it means is submission to God.
SuperRevello 1 year ago
Jesus had it all. His mother was a virgin, his father was god, he could perform miracles (tricks) and he could die and come back to life (the biggest trick of all). No wonder he had a big following.
oldirishladdie 2 years ago
if the jesus want to make ppl understand tat he is GOD then he could do it simply but u cant see such simple words in bible n u can see lot of words tat he is trying proves tat he is not god.. he himself says 'father is greater than i' if trinity is true then how 1 of them comes greater.. n if there is someone greater than jesus..then how we can worship the Jesus!
bubblecool2000 2 years ago
God...more than just a good guy.Our savior, My savior.He was sent from Heaven to give of the gift of enternal life.For me...well im only 13yrs old & i know more about Jesus that full grown adults have never imagined what their life can be like if they serve the one & ONLY God.I am going into high school & i know tht peer presure 2 have sex,do drugs&drink is very presured.But because God gives me the patient&strength to say i have the power to say NO.
(I walk the halls with my promise ring)
chsthebest 3 years ago
What sort of "moral life" are you talking at about in regards of Jesus? What do exactly mean by saying "moral"?
overseasmedia 3 years ago
Muhammad claimed to be a prophet of God - wasn't able to prove it by the measures of the God he respresented. He contradicted what was prior said by the His God, and didn't make any predictions which came true. The founder of Buddhism (Sidhartha Gouthama), who was a Hindu by background said there is no God or supreme creator. Hindus acknowledge the existence of a creator (called Brahma) but know nothing of Him. Then there's Jesus who claimed to be God.
darajman 3 years ago
Now the question is - who/what is this God? what is he/she/it like? In all of history there have been few people who've had much to say about this. There's no doubt that Jesus existed. He is a historical figure who was known for all he did publicly and for what happened to him as a result. He's mentioned by many early century Greek historians (eg: Josephus, Tacitus to name a couple).
darajman 3 years ago
If it is foolish to say that a basic 4-function calculator, let alone the most advanced computer, was formed or produced by chance, then how much stupider to say that the whole universe in all its complexity, let alone the human brain, was formed by chance. A building is solid irrefutable evidence for a builder, as is a painting for a painter, as is creation for a creator. This creator is by definition what we call "God" in the english language. so, we can logically conclude that God exists.
darajman 3 years ago
When we look at a shoe, the fact that every aspect and feature of its design has purpose proves that it was designed and formed by an intelligent, capable being. The human brain is more complex than the most advanced computer in the world. The alternative explanation to saying that it was designed by a creator is that it simply became what it is by chance, luck or a series of highly improbable coincidences.
darajman 3 years ago
All religions are unique.
dreamy2 4 years ago
You are quite right: all religions have a different view of what constitutes ultimate truth - about who we are and why we're here. That's why we're saying they can't all be true at the same time - because they all point in different directions. So, we need to consider the unique claims made by each, and compare the weight of their claims. We believe that Christian faith stands apart, because of the unique nature & claims of its founder, who offered evidence in support of his claims.
EdgesTV 4 years ago
So, with all the religions being unique, what's so special about Christianity? I can justify Buddism's "weight" in exactly the same way.
note that unique =/= real.
dreamy2 4 years ago
That's our point exactly. They can't all be 'real' as you put it, at the same time. So, that moves us past the 'all roads lead to the same destination' argument. Then, we need to look at the founder of the faith, & then at what that faith has accomplished in human lives and nations. Much has been done in the name of Christ which has nothing to do with the spirit of Christ; but his positive effect in history is, even a/c to many secular historians, unique.
EdgesTV 4 years ago
The positive effects of church could have been from men, not god. Islam is "well-established" as well, just not in your country. You can't reject that there are negative effects of Christianity (and other religions) as well.
There lacks OBJECTIVE evidence for the existence of Yahweh and Jesus. I hope you can understand why we only we should accept objective evidence.
dreamy2 4 years ago
Such tautological nonsense. If Christianity is true it has horrible representatives.
RexT42 4 years ago
Dear RexT42, Sadly you are probably right in saying that Christ could have some better representatives than we flawed Christians. Ghandhi felt the same way. However, you can only image how unattractive we MIGHT be if we didn't have Christ in our lives. Also, please remember all the fine and heroic people - many of them unsung - who have, through the years, transformed lives and indeed influenced the direction of their societies for the good - all in the name, and for the honour, of Jesus Christ.
EdgesTV 4 years ago
Well, I'm not discrediting the good things that people do in the name of Christianity. I'm only pointing out that this video, and every other argument I've seen for Christianity, is wholly unconvincing for anyone who isn't a Christian. Like I said, it's tautological. In order for this video to be convincing one has to assume quite a bit, most of which is based in either Christianity itself or the form of liberal theism that is so prevalent in the west. It doesn't stand on it's own merit.
RexT42 4 years ago
Dear RexT42, thanks again for your comment. Actually, any belief we hold in life is based upon assumptions. Spiritual faith is no different. However, that doesn't mean that faith is 'mindless' or without rational backing. Christ asked us not to believe simply on the basis of 'feeling' or 'impression', but on the basis of the works he did. Those miraculous works - which continue 'in his name' today - are a good place, though not the only place, to start when looking for a basis for faith.
EdgesTV 4 years ago
1. As far as I know, faith demands no proof.
2. "Christ asked us not to believe simply...but on the basis of the works he did. " = "Believe in me no matter what." If you think that's an objective view, I have nothing to say.
3. So, you're based on the Bible. How do you know that miracles of other gods did not happen?!
dreamy2 4 years ago
1. Faith is not without foundation. The gospels are recorded as narrative which happened at real times, to real people in real places. They're recorded as fact - without them, we would have no knowledge of Christ.
2. Not the same thing at all. 'Believe in me no matter what' would be belief without ANY foundation in reality or measurable circumstance.
EdgesTV 4 years ago
3. We make no claim to that effect in this video... The point is that Christ placed unusual emphasis on his miracles - as evidence of his claims. No other major religious figure has done this. In fact, the miracles of Christ are so much a central part of his life that without them we would have little at all. They were a central part of his mission - and still are. Thanks for taking time to write.
EdgesTV 4 years ago
You still don't see the point. By the same logic, you should accept all religions. They all claim some "miracles" happened in the past supportive to their religion. Unfortunately, the gods may be too busy at present so they don't perform miracles anymore.
dreamy2 4 years ago
Actually, miracles still happen on a daily basis in the name of Christ - genuine healings, with medical accreditation, for example.
EdgesTV 4 years ago
I do accept all religions. I am Muslim.
SuperRevello 1 year ago
@SuperRevello : so you think christianity is not a religion?
dreamy2 1 year ago
@dreamy2
Of course I think Christianity is a religion. Muslim's believe in Jesus too. I just disagree with the guy that if Muhammad wasn't around there wouldn't be Islam. Muslim just means "submission to the creator/God/Allah". We believe every religion comes from he same God. Now without Jesus there is no Christians since you have to believe in Jesus to be Christian.
SuperRevello 1 year ago
@SuperRevello :
So I am a muslim as well. Muslim means "man" to me. Can't I?
Muslims reject trinity and many other things in the New testament. You are just playing with words.
dreamy2 1 year ago
Amen!
GrandpaJim777 4 years ago
eeeeeeeeeeeeeexelent
headhead9 4 years ago
buddhism is not a religion...
Siddartha(the buddha) taught of one thing and one thing only... "suffering, and how to end it" literally.
siddartha never said he was a prophet..
he is a spiritual teacher... and that is all ..
he never wanted to be worshiped.. never ..
only to have his teachings help those that need it...
kingmartialkris 4 years ago
i agree.hw can they claim 2 b a religion and not have a God who they live 4, i'm glad us Christians live 4 an awesome God.
fionaban 4 years ago
Awesome, what's a shame is so many people of other Religions will never see this . Thank you for posting !!
ohiojag61 4 years ago
Religion is nothing but a control device and a random stab at how the universe became to be. There is no logical proof to support the existence of God, as there is no proof to support the fact that there isn't. I prefer to not wonder what happens after death, or how the world was created. We have it, so deal with it.
spurfan101 4 years ago
Proof? You're asking a scientific question not a religious one. Science seeks to answer completely different questions to religion. Science increasingly tells us how things happen, but it can't tell us why things happen? Even Richard Dawkins admits that the fundamental causes of Physics may never be answered. Science relies on observation. Religion or Faith relies on revelation.
What happens after death is something we must all face regardless. We must all be ready I spose.
CymroGlan 4 years ago
Wow, very impressed with this video. This is a very good presentation on Jesus.
boydysurf 4 years ago
this is great!!! EVERYBODY should watch this!!!
natto75 4 years ago
well, for a start Christianity is not a religion, but a relationship. And who answers to humanity's question in christianity is only the church of Rome, which DOES NOT represent christians.
natto75 4 years ago
awesome
ollonelycat 4 years ago
awesome Vid wiv Great Truth.
fionaban 5 years ago
thnx fionaban.. be sure to pass it on to friends! the team at Next Wave..
EdgesTV 5 years ago