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Is Christianity falsifiable?

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Hawking claimed that a black hole can radiate energy. Is his claim falsifiable?

A claim is considered falsifiable if there is some conceivable observation or experiment that could prove it false. Without the potential for observable measurements, a claim cannot be falsified.

Hawking's claim is (scientifically) falsifiable because it is possible to measure the output radiation, although no one has done so yet.

Was Jesus' disciples' claim of his resurrection falsifiable?

Yes, particularly at the time soon after his death and resurrection before his ascension. 1C 15:

6 [Jesus] appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep.
There were eyewitnesses. They observed his body walking around. They could testify that the claim was true.

Is the Trinity claim falsifiable?

No, by the definition of falsifiability and the definition of Godhead. Godhead cannot be directly measured. This claim is metaphysical and theological, addressing the nature of God rather than physical or empirical phenomena.

Is Christianity falsifiable?

Some aspects are and some not.
 
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