I was just reflecting in church yesterday on the discussions we have had on the tension between faith and empiricism. Feel free to delete now (if the subject line wasn't warning enough).
The Empiricist's Prayer John 20:25 "So the other disciples told [Thomas], 'We have seen the Lord!' But he said to them, 'Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it.'" Jesus answered the Empiricist's Prayer in John 20:26-28, "A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you!' Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe." Thomas said to him, 'My Lord and my God!'" So even the empiricist's prayer was answered, if not without some friendly ribbing from Jesus in verse 29 : "Then Jesus told him, 'Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.'" So unbelieving, hypocritical, pretend faith is not required. God also responds to honest doubt and skepticism. Rick Froman [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
