Posted by Robert on August 20, 1999 at 11:31:33:
In Reply to: Doesn't Matter, who is George Washington... posted by Rusty Lee on August 19, 1999 at 19:55:29:
: What is your definition of an historical character/figure, real or not? It seems to me the only criteria needed is to be from history. It doesn't matter.
: Just forget the Jesus question. I'm wondering if the Jesus thing is a stumbling block at this point.
: Show me how you'd prove George Washington was a real person in history. That's what's in question here. Why should I believe George Washington was the a real person? I want to be convinced. Pretend I'm skeptical about his existence despite what I've heard about him.
: I would really appreciate an honest approach to this problem.
: Thanks.
: : rusty; okay, i guess we don't understand each other. i thought you made a clear statement to the effect that jesus was a historical character. now you say that you did not. i'll let it go at that.
(Robert)You are still off track slightly. The concern should be to show the proof that Jesus was god/supernatural, not whether a human existed named Jesus. Even Jews accept Jesus as a historical figure, they just do not accept him as the Messiah.