tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323705069567388486.post3959226247543811632..comments2023-07-03T04:15:38.436-07:00Comments on Apologetic Junkie: Is Jesus the Only Way?Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16436136389787730133noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323705069567388486.post-26783600873034801082010-01-08T16:09:05.446-08:002010-01-08T16:09:05.446-08:00Anonymous,
Thanks for your comments and thoughts....Anonymous,<br /><br />Thanks for your comments and thoughts. I would like to say several things in response.<br /><br /><b>"There is an obvoius logical flaw in this argument."</b><br /><br />There is no logical flaw here, but let's see what you have to say...<br /><br /><b>"Diabetes is a disease that can be scientifically identified and the treatment (insulin) is currently the only treatment that can be scientifically validated."</b><br /><br />I'm with you so far...<br /><br /><b>"Sin is not a disease, it is characterization of human conduct most people deplore."</b><br /><br />I am not claiming sin is a disease in the same way that diabetes is. I am using the diabetic problem and insulin solution as an <i>analogy</i> to the sin problem and Jesus solution. If you don't like the analogy that is fine but there is no "logical flaw" here unless it comes from a misunderstanding of my position.<br /><br /><b>"Jesus is not a scientific treatment for anything and He cannot be validated as such.</b><br /><br />I never made the claim Jesus is a scientific treatment so this is a straw man. <br /><br />Furthermore, correct me if I am wrong, but you seem to be adopting a position of scientism, which is self-refuting. Science is not the only thing that gives us knowledge nor can it prove such. If you are trying to disprove Jesus on scientific grounds you are trying to weigh a chicken with a yard stick. I would argue for the validity of Christ on historical, not scientific, grounds.<br /><br /><b>"If a diabetic does not take insulin (or some other medical treatment) he will die and the reason he dies is fully understood using scientific principle."</b><br /><br />I'm with you so far...<br /><br /><b>"If a sinner does not accept Jesus, there is no proof that anything bad will happen to him here or hereafter."</b><br /><br />This is an assertion, not an argument. And this is entirely dependent on what you mean by "proof." I think there is plenty of evidence for the life, teaching, and resurrection of Christ. There is also ample evidence for the existence of the soul and the afterlife. Have you looked into these areas?<br /><br />Furthermore, the truthfulness of this analogy is ultimately dependent on the truthfulness of the Christian faith. If Jesus was who He claimed to be and if mankind really does have a sin problem than you need to take this seriously. I think you should start your investigation with these areas first.<br /><br /><b>"It is just as likely that Allah, Buddah or whoever is the only method of dealing with sin if one relies on the argument that you make."</b><br /><br />Again, this is an assertion, not an argument. If you would like to make a case for Allah or Buddha I am all ears. <br /><br />And I am still failing to see exactly where the logical flaw in my post is. I am not using this analogy to argue for the truthfulness of Christianity. I am simply offering it as an explanation as to why Christians say Jesus is the only way and why it makes perfect logical sense given the Christian worldview. I also am interested in offering responses to common slogans such as "That's narrow-minded" or "Yeah, but I'm sincere."<br /><br />Again, if you do not like the analogy that is fine. But even if my analogy is a bad one that has nothing to do with whether or not Christianity is true.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436136389787730133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323705069567388486.post-86229022445489228192009-12-07T17:42:25.747-08:002009-12-07T17:42:25.747-08:00There is an obvoius logical flaw in this argument....There is an obvoius logical flaw in this argument. Diabetes is a disease that can be scientifically identified and the treatment (insulin) is currently the only treatment that can be scientifically validated.<br /><br />Sin is not a disease, it is characterization of human conduct most people deplore. Jesus is not a scientific treatment for anything and He cannot be validated as such.<br /><br />If a diabetic does not take insulin (or some other medical treatment) he will die and the reason he dies is fully understood using scientific principle.<br /><br />If a sinner does not accept Jesus, there is no proof that anything bad will happen to him here or hereafter. <br /><br />It is just as likely that Allah, Buddah or whoever is the only method of dealing with sin if one relies on the argument that you make.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323705069567388486.post-72422357808093086502009-12-01T21:34:10.750-08:002009-12-01T21:34:10.750-08:00AMEN and AMEN!
Great explanations.
I saw that or...AMEN and AMEN!<br /><br />Great explanations.<br /><br />I saw that original Joel interview and Dennis and sat there dumbfounded - he had the PERFECT opportunity to speak the truth and proclaim Christ and he wimped out.<br /><br />Such a contrast to when MacArthur is with the king! ;o)<br /><br />Thanks for your posts!<br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18013169612457525434noreply@blogger.com