Jive Turkey
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AEON said:Hey Jive,
The "truth" of the New Testament comes from a light that not everyone sees - for one reason or another.
I'm sure you've read you fair share of Bible over the years - but I was hoping you could indulge me to read the Gospel of John just as if you were reading a story (it would only take one night). If you can - please write down some adjectives that would describe Jesus as you read his words and follow him around Israel. I'm not trying to convert you - I have no power to do such a thing - I am curious what you would think about Jesus after read that Gospel.
I promise to read any other similar amount of pages on any topic (that is wife and family safe) that you want me to.
I will take you up on this, but on another night.
I'm not sure my opinion on Jesus will change (as my current opinion on Jesus is that, as he has been presented to us, he's a pretty solid dude). But that doesn't speak to the historical fact or provenance of the bible or the stories within.
As far as the light within, that sort of reasoning holds little weight with me; it's unfalsifiable and circular... but I'm sure that's no surprise to you