I would, and I wouldn't trust my own eyes; I'd need dozens of instances of the same kind of miracle in controlled environments; and it'd have to be observed by very many people.
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
That said, if Jesus (or anyone else) could conclusively prove that he's the real thing and he really can pull off actual, supernatural miracles, I'd believe in him - obviously.
Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur.Not obvious enough, I guess, 'cause I'm not sure what you're getting at.
Justice is a joy to the godly, but it terrifies evildoers.Proverbs21:15 FimFiction account.My opinion on people who demand worship tends to be somewhat dim.
If the guy started making claims of lordship or dominion (apparently he was fond of those), I'd probably support a repeat of the whole Passion scene.
Anyway, it would be fun to see the guy go in whip-in-hand to Wall Street: Still, that would get'im crucified for sure.
edited 22nd Sep '11 4:03:11 PM by SavageHeathen
You exist because we allow it and you will end because we demand it.Considering his worse crime to date is "beating up some tables" and making some "holier than thou" Jewish leaders look a bit foolish, that seems a bit harsh.
Oh you Orwellian Editor, you!
edited 22nd Sep '11 4:02:04 PM by Justice4243
Justice is a joy to the godly, but it terrifies evildoers.Proverbs21:15 FimFiction account.Then it wouldn't be Jesus coming back...it would be some magic douchebag.
At least in comparison to Christ, that is.
Justice is a joy to the godly, but it terrifies evildoers.Proverbs21:15 FimFiction account.That's pretty depressing, actually.
Surely there are accounts in the Gospels of crowds following him about asking for miracles? That's what people came to see.
Jesus' impact during prior to his crucifixion was actually pretty limited to the immediate area where he was preaching and teaching. Israel in 4 B.C. had no mass communication. That'd probably be different if he was active now.
edited 22nd Sep '11 4:05:32 PM by TheGloomer
To be fair to Jesus, that wasn't a threat. Everyone already thought the afterlife sucked balls.
Justice is a joy to the godly, but it terrifies evildoers.Proverbs21:15 FimFiction account.Now, on a more serious note: Chances are he'd get treated like any other street preacher and considered a nutter by most. Technically, he was a street preacher (it's worthy of note that it was a more mainstream job back then)
edited 22nd Sep '11 4:32:30 PM by SavageHeathen
You exist because we allow it and you will end because we demand it.On raising the dead: Vid or it never happened.
Actually, restoring sight to the "blind" is a common cult leader parlor trick. After all, there's always been quite a market on fake miracles.
edited 22nd Sep '11 4:52:21 PM by SavageHeathen
You exist because we allow it and you will end because we demand it.Jesus would likely be arrested for piracy once he makes bread no longer a scarcity.
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Well, if he was a human-shaped replicator, the proper thing to do would be to investigate the Hell out of him. For Science!!
Anything that could give Mankind sweet, sweet fabbers. If it was deemed non-replicable, we could always brainwash the dude and keep'im replicating rare resources 24/7/365. Perhaps glitch him and get'im to self-replicate, so we can haz moar fabbers?
edited 22nd Sep '11 4:30:22 PM by SavageHeathen
You exist because we allow it and you will end because we demand it.

TES, I'd disagree with that. I think people would ask him to prove his miracles.
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