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To: stuartcr
I do believe God gives different truths to us individually.

Well, you're going to have to give me an example, even if you have to make it up, because this statement on the surface is ridiculous. I want to answer your question but it sounds so convoluted I don't know how? A reality is a truth for everyone, whether or not individuals choose to believe it is the difference. Is that what you're talking about?

Right! There are no doubt events, actions, situations in the bible which are questionable, however, there is also strong enough evidence to conclude God is who he says he is. Such as the Genesis 5 evidence. Fulfilling just 8 prophecies alone goes beyond the scientific realm of what is considered improbable. One thing I can think of right off the bat which requires faith is Mary's pregnancy as a virgin. How would one reconcile this claim?

210 posted on 05/20/2010 4:41:56 AM PDT by sirchtruth (Freedom is not free)
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To: sirchtruth

Best and only example is what I’ve been saying. I’ve already explained that I cannot substantiate this, as it is a self-evidential belief. Sorry, but there’s just no way to prove or disprove this.

I understand you do not know how to answer the question. No problem.

Obviously, I do not believe that any one spiritual reality is a truth for everyone. I’ve also said that a number of times.

There probably is a biological scenario that would allow for the appearance of a virgin birth, but I do not believe in a man coming back from the dead. Since I do not believe in the concept of sin as a transgression against God, I do not believe that any sins have been forgiven, ie a need for salvation. I don’t know how these would be substantiated, they have to be pure leaps of faith for those that do believe in sinning against God. As I’ve also said, some people can make that leap while others cannot...that is a reality/truth.


211 posted on 05/20/2010 6:38:07 AM PDT by stuartcr (Everything happens as God wants it to...otherwise, things would be different)
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