[boatbums]

Reading articles like the one you recommended would do NOTHING to deepen my faith. What it would accomplish, however, is in giving me insight into the kinds of deception that are out there leading people away from Christ and not into a deeper faith. I can understand why some would feel comfortable remaining in agnosticism by reading things like this - but it is far from the truth. Agnostic means "without knowledge", I would hope honest skeptics would respond to the truth when they hear it - if they are actually seeking knowledge.

You say you like Jesus, basically, and would enjoy getting to know him, but I wonder of you consider that Jesus is either who he claims to be or he is the worst kind of con man, thief, liar, false prophet and lunatic. There really isn't a middle ground here - if we are being honest. There is no "fence riding" where your eternity is concerned - it may come in a blink of an eye. Please think about that.

[onedoug]

I believe that Maccoby’s work lays out the general Jewish position, which I endorse and support.

Thank you. God Bless....