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Pathway2
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Is Christianity True? This is my final question and if so, what evidence would it be so and why?
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ProdglArchitect
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Yes, Catholicism is true.
Some evidence would be the radical shift in the culture which immediately followed its spread. This change cannot be understated.
You could also consider the fact that the Apostles, who would have certainly had knowledge of it being false, were willing to suffer terrible deaths rather than renounce their beliefs.
There are the countless miracles, many of which, in the modern era, have physical documentation behind them.
Let’s see… The mass conversion of the Mexican peoples following the Marian apparition at Guadalupe. (a peaceful conversion, unlike those of the conquistadors or Muslim conquerors)
There are lots of other routes you could take to show that Catholicism is true. I recommend the book “Hostile Witnesses.” It shows the truth of Catholicism based on the writings of those who either didn’t believe in it, or were actively antagonistic towards it.
Some evidence would be the radical shift in the culture which immediately followed its spread. This change cannot be understated.
You could also consider the fact that the Apostles, who would have certainly had knowledge of it being false, were willing to suffer terrible deaths rather than renounce their beliefs.
There are the countless miracles, many of which, in the modern era, have physical documentation behind them.
Let’s see… The mass conversion of the Mexican peoples following the Marian apparition at Guadalupe. (a peaceful conversion, unlike those of the conquistadors or Muslim conquerors)
There are lots of other routes you could take to show that Catholicism is true. I recommend the book “Hostile Witnesses.” It shows the truth of Catholicism based on the writings of those who either didn’t believe in it, or were actively antagonistic towards it.
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phoage
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To go through the argument proposed by CS Lewis:
Christ said he was the son of God. Now either he was or he wasn’t.
If He wasn’t, He is not a great teacher or a wise man or a holy man. He was a fruitcake, totally bonkers, candidate for a rubber room.
If He was telling the truth, well… see the statement of the above poster about the apostles who knew Him personally and stood up for their beliefs with their lives.
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Christ said he was the son of God. Now either he was or he wasn’t.
If He wasn’t, He is not a great teacher or a wise man or a holy man. He was a fruitcake, totally bonkers, candidate for a rubber room.
If He was telling the truth, well… see the statement of the above poster about the apostles who knew Him personally and stood up for their beliefs with their lives.
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otrrl
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I’m not sure what your issue is here. We could say a thousand things and not address your problem.
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otrrl
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Your question is too broad to be answered “now.” I would recommend a book to you. “A catholic introduction to the Bible: Old Testament” by Bergsma and Pitre. 1070 pages. It is worth the read.
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Dan_Defender
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Yes it is. It makes sense on all fronts and it is still standing after 2000 years even after so many attempts to knock it down. But faith is ultimately a gift.
For the believer, no proof is necessary. For the unbeliever, no proof is enough.
For the believer, no proof is necessary. For the unbeliever, no proof is enough.
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PennyinCanada
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So why is this your final question?
I don’t have words that can convince anyone. I cannot give you the gift of faith, only God can do that. If you quiet yourself and pray, and ask in a humble way, not demanding, not arrogantly, ask God to reveal himself to you. Ask the next day and the next day. Ask him to touch your heart.
There are people through the centuries who have given their life to God. The reason is that his love, his kindness, was so amazing to them, they gave up everything to follow him. Christ is the pearl of great price, that when you find it, you sell everything to purchase that pearl. This grace I wish for you.
I don’t have words that can convince anyone. I cannot give you the gift of faith, only God can do that. If you quiet yourself and pray, and ask in a humble way, not demanding, not arrogantly, ask God to reveal himself to you. Ask the next day and the next day. Ask him to touch your heart.
There are people through the centuries who have given their life to God. The reason is that his love, his kindness, was so amazing to them, they gave up everything to follow him. Christ is the pearl of great price, that when you find it, you sell everything to purchase that pearl. This grace I wish for you.
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Lee1
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There is nothing more true than the existence of the Triune God.
No reality that is other than a pale reflection of the ultimate reality.
Can there be anything more important than the cultivation of faith in Him, since by doing so you have the possibility of eternal life and the beatific vision, and the experience of Life and to the full.
I’d say pray for belief and never give up the quest for it.
No reality that is other than a pale reflection of the ultimate reality.
Can there be anything more important than the cultivation of faith in Him, since by doing so you have the possibility of eternal life and the beatific vision, and the experience of Life and to the full.
I’d say pray for belief and never give up the quest for it.
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Sedona
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Answer to your question: Yes, Christianity truly exists.
My question to you: Why is this your final post?
All the best!
My question to you: Why is this your final post?
All the best!
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joeybaggz
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If it isn’t, what is??Is Christianity True?
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Gabika50
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Why final? What is going on?
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