If They Discovered the Body. . .

[Jamsie]

This hypothetical question was asked many years ago on another forum. My answer would clearly be either Judaism or some form of theistic belief. I would further note, though I've tried to suggest this in previous posts, that I believe legitimate questioning of theological issues can and does, at least for me, lead to a strengthening of my Faith.

 

[jimmyjimmy]

This hypothetical question was asked many years ago on another forum. My answer would clearly be either Judaism or some form of theistic belief. I would further note, though I've tried to suggest this in previous posts, that I believe legitimate questioning of theological issues can and does, at least for me, lead to a strengthening of my Faith.

Thanks for your reasonable, rational reply.

I fully agree.

 

[devin553344]

The OP is asking a hypothetical question. In order to comply with forum rules regarding staying on topic, you have two choices, either answer it, or post elsewhere.

I will say this: If they said they found Jesus the Christ body, I would not be part of them that believe that lie. I always will believe that God is risen, and that Jesus the Christ is the messiah. The Holy Ghost confirms that as truth to the believers. I don't dare deny the Holy Ghost.

 

[jimmyjimmy]

If anyone who does understand the OP would like to engage in conversation regarding it, I'm all ears (rabbits do have large ears)

 

[rockytopva]

It is unscriptural for the body of Jesus to still exist as a corpse! Therefore I would never believe anything otherwise.

 

[Jamsie]

Hypothetical:

• involving or based on a suggested idea or theory : involving or based on a hypothesis
  
  
• : not real : imagined as an example
  

 

[rturner76]

Like I said before, some of my understanding about how the universe and supremebeing are structured would change but my behavior would not change. I likely would just be something like a nontrinitarian Christian. I would wonder if a perfect human would be a sufficient sacrifice for our sins and would make sure I racked up enough cool points to survive judgement.

 

[jimmyjimmy]

Hypothetical:

• involving or based on a suggested idea or theory : involving or based on a hypothesis
  
  
• : not real : imagined as an example

Thanks for the post.

Apparently, hypotheticals are beyond the grasp of many here, so I may have to abandon hope of actually discussing the OP, as I've spent all of my time explaining what a hypothetical question is.

 

[salt-n-light]

If the body of Christ were discovered, if the very central tenet of Christianity were found to be untrue, if He weren't raised, but simply died and was buried, what would be your response? How would the news change your life, if at all?

That would be Hell on earth for me. Trying to imagine that now, but it's almost like me denying that I'm breathing. If that even makes sense.

 

[salt-n-light]

If the body of Christ were discovered, if the very central tenet of Christianity were found to be untrue, if He weren't raised, but simply died and was buried, what would be your response? How would the news change your life, if at all?

This question is almost like asking " If there was no eternal life when you die, would you still believe in Jesus?". Which honestly, that type of question has come across my mind. I think someone gave a good scripture on this post that expressed similar question.(1 Corinthians 15:29-34).

 

[devin553344]

The OP is asking a hypothetical question. In order to comply with forum rules regarding staying on topic, you have two choices, either answer it, or post elsewhere.

So what your saying is that Christian believers are not welcome in you thread, only those that are willing to entertain atheism are welcome to respond? I'm not sure that follows the forum rules either.

I think the Christians of this forum have the right to confess Christ is risen in response to the OP.

 

[pshun2404]

"IF" such a huge word though only having two letters is always and only imaginary!

 

[SkyWriting]

If the body of Christ were discovered, if the very central tenet of Christianity were found to be untrue, if He weren't raised, but simply died and was buried, what would be your response? How would the news change your life, if at all?

Millions of people were saved before Jesus was born.

 

[SkyWriting]

If the body of Christ were discovered, if the very central tenet of Christianity were found to be untrue, if He weren't raised, but simply died and was buried, what would be your response? How would the news change your life, if at all?

Millions of people were saved before Jesus was born.

 

[Monk Brendan]

If the body of Christ were discovered, if the very central tenet of Christianity were found to be untrue, if He weren't raised, but simply died and was buried, what would be your response? How would the news change your life, if at all?

If Christ had died and not risen from the dead, then we would all be dead in our sins, and the whole idea of this forum would be foolishness indeed

 

[JESUS=G.O.A.T]

If the body of Christ were discovered, if the very central tenet of Christianity were found to be untrue, if He weren't raised, but simply died and was buried, what would be your response? How would the news change your life, if at all?

I mean logically wouldn't that make the bible false?

 

[JESUS=G.O.A.T]

Since it would make the bible false I would simply not believe tbh but to confirm the body is his would be tough in itself though

 

[stevevw]

If the body of Christ were discovered, if the very central tenet of Christianity were found to be untrue, if He weren't raised, but simply died and was buried, what would be your response? How would the news change your life, if at all?

you know what trying to prove somthing like that would be near impossible. How do you verify this, whose DNA do you use and even if you did find someone who claimed to be a distant decedent people would still be sceptical and say how do we know this is just a hoax or that the person is someone else. It could never be certain 100%. But if it did happen you would have to say that a big part of the message of salvation is gone and this would undermine the the Christian belief. It would have to be the biggest con job ever. Still it has changed a lot of lives for the better so that would say a lot for the power of belief.

 

[S.O.J.I.A.]

Thanks, W.

You've understood the OP, unlike 80% of responders, so how would your life be changed? I've heard some Christians say that they would not change a thing if they found our that Christ had not risen. I think that response is a little odd. How about you?

I suppose i'd start by finding myself a Levitical priest and whole lot of livestock.

 

[hislegacy]

What if they never found the body, but there was something so powerful and compelling about Jesus that, though He never traveled outside an area smaller than Most counties, never had more that a couple hundred followers - but with in just a couple generations impacted the known world?

What if millions of people for more than 2,000 testify of having a deep intimate personal living relationship with Him? That living relationship being so profound the prayer, healed the sick, raised the dead, and even died for that relationship.

How would that impact your beliefs?