[riri]

Thank you for the serious and informative responses. (:

This is a very large stumbling block for me with faith.

I will look at your links.

[jda]

This is a very large stumbling block for me with faith.

I could have gone on and on with the evidence. But, in the end, true belief requires a step of faith - there comes a point when we all have to decide that it's all either true (there is a God, He created the heavens and the earth, He sent His only begotten son to die on the cross for the sins of all of us - even those who called out for Him to be cricified, and He rose from the dead to be seated at the right hand of the Father), or it's not, and then live accordingly.

I made that decision many years ago and have seen nothing since that causes me to question that decision. In fact, the more I learn, the more I am convinced that my decision was the correct one.

[stanne]

Let me know

[Gamecock]

I think the historical documents validate Jesus and what he did. Read Luke carefully. It was written as a defense of the faith. Place yourself in the time that is was written and look for the names of witnesses. They are there for a reason, so that you could have gone out and done the research yourself.

There are numerous extraBiblical references to Jesus that complement Scripture, including some from “hostile witnesses” like the Jewish Talmud.

If you take a step back and look at all the evidence it is compelling.

Contrary to what many say, faith is not some sort of fanciful belief but a response to a reasonable claim.

If you have any questions on your journey please feel free to contact me by way of FReepmail.

Blessings