[Elsie]

Not being Christian, I do not believe that such an event ever occurred.

 

You'll probably get jumped on pretty hard after THIS statement; I'll try to be gentle ;^)

 

 

Well then: since even the great Roman Empire was drawn into His influence, just what DO you believe has caused the obviously illogical following of so many people (in the first century --dang! I can't even get away from Him there...) to worship and adore a blatent fabrication?

 

 

[bluejay]

Well then: since even the great Roman Empire was drawn into His influence, just what DO you believe has caused the obviously illogical following of so many people (in the first century --dang! I can't even get away from Him there...) to worship and adore a blatent fabrication?

How do you explain 1.3 billion followers of Mohamed? How about billions (do not know the actual count) of various types of Buddhists?

When Lord ordered Abraham to begin the practice of circumcision, Abraham objection was that he would loose many followers. To this Lord replied that there would be enough. The meaning of the reply is disputed. The clear implication, however, is that the numbers matter less then the faith.