?? "Theory" is an explanation of what is observed as in Science. "Fact" is an ontological truth as in Philosophy. Very different things, don't try to mix 'n match.
The key elements in human thinking are not numbers but labels of fuzzy sets. -- L. Zadeh
I don't know enough about any to say I believe in them, and am not interested enough to do the research to find out. I find I don't really care that much how it happened
Does faith determine whether all the miracles of Jesus were fables vs actual performed miracles?
Huh? Whether they happened or not doesn't matter. Faith and reason lead to an understanding of the moral truth which is being revealed. And that's what matters.
The key elements in human thinking are not numbers but labels of fuzzy sets. -- L. Zadeh
Thats your view as a catholic, many other Christians (including many catholics) take it that Jesus performed actual physical miracles... and to them such matters a whole lot.
Many christians pray for miracles based on their belief that they actually happened as recorded in Bible.
-Bulletproof and Waterproof don't mean Idiotproof.
I don't know enough about any to say I believe in them, and am not interested enough to do the research to find out. I find I don't really care that much how it happened
And that's the point of that silly Buckaroo Banzai clip I posted: However we came to this state of affairs we have to deal with it as we find it.
The key elements in human thinking are not numbers but labels of fuzzy sets. -- L. Zadeh
Thats your view as a catholic, many other Christians (including many catholics) take it that Jesus performed actualphysical miracles... and to them such matters a whole lot.
You already said that. But why should it matter? Without having performed miracles is God any the lesser?
BTW Catholics believe in miracles both by Jesus and by others in His name. Like saints. Many miracles have been recognized by the Church.
The key elements in human thinking are not numbers but labels of fuzzy sets. -- L. Zadeh
BTW Catholics believe in miracles both by Jesus and by others in His name. Like saints. Many miracles have been recognized by the Church.
Those recognized by the church, we're they Actual real miracles, or does the church take Your view, that it doesn't matter if they were actual miracles or not?
Originally Posted by nighthawk
But why should it matter? Without having performed miracles is God any the lesser? ,
Why does the church bother to recognize alleged miracles if they don't really matter?
Why would a mighty God bother to Perform trivial inconsequential miracles for the church to give value to?
-Bulletproof and Waterproof don't mean Idiotproof.
When it comes to evolution, Kent Hovind has zero credibility. Evolution is an established fact....any contraversy or need to modify is related to the mechanisms of evolution, not the fact of it.
Several stories or if you wish parables were allegories to illustrate a point. The good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, Lazarus the Beggar, come to mind. I believe the bible while realizing you must sift out the additions and knowing a bunch was left out. The siege of Jericho story was pretty short, for that matter the 40 years wandering account is too brief. Jesus lived over 30 years and taught for over 3 years and a lot is missing and then he was misrepresented by Paul. I also believe in evolution. I've witnessed quite an evolution in our local wild hog population over the last 30 years. They are decidedly bigger, smarter, longer haired, and are shaped different. I wonder about people who are so certain of their knowledge or beliefs that they cannot entertain the idea they may be wrong.
Patriotism (and religion) is the last refuge of a scoundrel. Jesus: "Take heed that no man deceive you." Hebrew Roots Judaizer