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Johnny Skeptic · 09-26-2005, 10:00 AM

If Jesus does not return to earth within the next 1,000 years, will Christianity have become a forgotten religion?

Rick Sumner · 09-26-2005, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Skeptic

If Jesus does not return to earth within the next 1,000 years, will Christianity have become a forgotten religion?

What does this have to do with Biblical Criticism?

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Rick Sumner

Splarnst · 09-26-2005, 10:33 AM

Christianity will undoubtedly be diminished considerably in the next 1,000 years, but I don't think another millennium without his return will totally destroy the religion any more than the first two did.

Toto · 09-26-2005, 10:42 AM

Let's try this in GRD.

Toto

Rational BAC · 09-26-2005, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Revolutionary

Christianity will undoubtedly be diminished considerably in the next 1,000 years, but I don't think another millennium without his return will totally destroy the religion any more than the first two did.

Agree with you.

What?? Most people got no patience at all?

The Bible, as innacurate as it may be, does definintely leave the so called "end times" open to question----as far as when it will actually happen.

"Within this generation" is of course long gone. And has to be explained in any way possible. -----I go for that part being the destruction of Jeruselem in about 70 AD.

Fits anyway.

gregor · 09-26-2005, 02:23 PM

Except of course 2 Peter written after 70 CE says the second coming hasn't come yet. So the destruction of the temple wasn't the promised return, at least for those alive in 100-150 CE.

JustBlazed · 09-26-2005, 02:35 PM

I think all major religions will be debunked by scientific explanations within 100-200 years. Jesus will be as relevant as Zeus in terms of history. Only total nutjobs will still have "faith" in the story of Jesus.

Yes, I'm being optimistic but that is my true feeling. This is also based on the fact that we don't end up in WWIII BECAUSE of religion, if that is the case the nutjobs will end up being the ones that run the world and we'll never make any progress towards the debunking of religions.

Anyway, keep up the good work scientists, I know there are a lot of you on this board. :thumbs: The scientific method RULES! Haha.

Secular Pinoy · 09-26-2005, 05:48 PM

I would keep the "god is dead" predictions in check. Religions have a tenacity for survival.

Magus55 · 09-26-2005, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JustBlazed

I think all major religions will be debunked by scientific explanations within 100-200 years. Jesus will be as relevant as Zeus in terms of history. Only total nutjobs will still have "faith" in the story of Jesus.

Of course history would show there is no correlation that would lead this to be expected. YHWH is far older than the Greek and Roman Gods, and now is followed by 1/3 of the world's population ( note: population fallacy not being used here - just a point of fact). Just because the Greco-Roman gods weren't believable enough to stand the test of time, doesn't mean YHWH/Jesus will.

flintknapper · 09-27-2005, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Magus55

Of course history would show there is no correlation that would lead this to be expected. YHWH is far older than the Greek and Roman Gods, and now is followed by 1/3 of the world's population ( note: population fallacy not being used here - just a point of fact). Just because the Greco-Roman gods weren't believable enough to stand the test of time, doesn't mean YHWH/Jesus will.

The Hindu Gods are even older yet, and they're still around. It's a question of how relevant YHWH/Jesus will be.

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09-26-2005, 10:33 AM	#3
Splarnst Contributor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13,161	Christianity will undoubtedly be diminished considerably in the next 1,000 years, but I don't think another millennium without his return will totally destroy the religion any more than the first two did.

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Toto Contributor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 40,549	Let's try this in GRD. Toto

09-26-2005, 02:23 PM	#6
gregor Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 932	Except of course 2 Peter written after 70 CE says the second coming hasn't come yet. So the destruction of the temple wasn't the promised return, at least for those alive in 100-150 CE.

09-26-2005, 02:35 PM	#7
JustBlazed Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New England Posts: 2,673	I think all major religions will be debunked by scientific explanations within 100-200 years. Jesus will be as relevant as Zeus in terms of history. Only total nutjobs will still have "faith" in the story of Jesus. Yes, I'm being optimistic but that is my true feeling. This is also based on the fact that we don't end up in WWIII BECAUSE of religion, if that is the case the nutjobs will end up being the ones that run the world and we'll never make any progress towards the debunking of religions. Anyway, keep up the good work scientists, I know there are a lot of you on this board. :thumbs: The scientific method RULES! Haha.

09-26-2005, 05:48 PM	#8
Secular Pinoy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Quezon City, Philippines Posts: 1,994	I would keep the "god is dead" predictions in check. Religions have a tenacity for survival.

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