Posted by
Doug on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 9:54:44 AM
I hope the current news gives the church reason to pause. Just a few weeks ago, many in our tradition were quick to seize on the James' ossuary box. "It is proof" we cried, that the Bible is true. Now a parallel find is being trumpeted as proof that Jesus did not rise from the dead. The same people are now crying, "it is a hoax." We cannot have it both ways. When will we learn that it is by faith we believe. We do not prove or disprove rationally the basic tenets of our faith. The eyewitnesses saw Jesus, the first generation recorded their testimony, and now we join the millions who testify to these truths and have seen lives change. But we cannot prove it or logically argue anyone into the kingdom. Let us be consistent, and love people into the kingdom, not argue them in.