No problem. I like debates where there's no name calling or condescending inferences.
I put a lot of belief in the archaelogical remains of the NT, and other off-shoot 'evidences' from that, eg. the disciples' amazing transformation of attitude towards Christ after His resurrection. Not to...
I completely agree. I have reasons for my belief; they are not 'just because' or because I was raised with them (I grew up in an atheist home, btw.) They just aren't empirically unrefutable scientific evidences.
I find it hard for people to call themselves 'open minded' who have no desire to actually be open minded in the case of faith. You may be open minded to the scientific arguments brought to you by people of faith, but not open minded to the faith itself.
It's fine if you don't agree, I just...
I don't know why you can't understand this.
The Gospel was originally spread by word of mouth and actions.
A standardised NT was not instantly available at the resurrection of Christ.
Can you understand, then, if you take these things to be true, that it is important (perhaps even...
Not every atheist does this, but I'd like to see a stance that doesn't ridicule or patronise those who have beliefs. I'd also like to see the reverse as well.
That's my idea of baptism too. I think that should be practised, but only as long as it's practical (ie. there's a stream nearby, or there isn't a shortage of water). If you can immerse, I think you should do it that way.