Comments on: Jesus’ burial site discovered! http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/02/jesus-burial-site-discovered/ Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:46:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Hawke http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/02/jesus-burial-site-discovered/#comment-112 Hawke Thu, 01 Mar 2007 14:51:17 +0000 http://reclaimingthemind.org/devblog/index.php/2007/02/27/jesus-burial-site-discovered/#comment-112 I agree with Michael that we should not become too emotional over the tabloids on this find, the book, or the theories involved since the ossuary finds in 1980. This is a classic example for the Intro to Theology students to engage and define tabloid theology. It also shows how some skeptics may misinterpret (or not fully represent) data based upon their worldviews (sunglasses). James Cameron sees the earning potential ($$$) that can be found from such conspiracy theories; Christians see the potential not in dollar signs, but as a way to reach/respond to the skeptics on an intellectual level. In light of the over-hyped DaVinci code over the last several years, we now see Dan I agree with Michael that we should not become too emotional over the tabloids on this find, the book, or the theories involved since the ossuary finds in 1980. This is a classic example for the Intro to Theology students to engage and define tabloid theology. It also shows how some skeptics may misinterpret (or not fully represent) data based upon their worldviews (sunglasses). James Cameron sees the earning potential ($$$) that can be found from such conspiracy theories; Christians see the potential not in dollar signs, but as a way to reach/respond to the skeptics on an intellectual level.

In light of the over-hyped DaVinci code over the last several years, we now see Dan

]]> By: bpratico http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/02/jesus-burial-site-discovered/#comment-111 bpratico Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:46:37 +0000 http://reclaimingthemind.org/devblog/index.php/2007/02/27/jesus-burial-site-discovered/#comment-111 Rats`. I'm really ticked that Jim beat me to the punch. I was just about to unveil my "<a href="http://sojournhuntsville.org/devblogs/bob_pratico/2007/02/26/ten_newly_discovered_evidences_that_jesus_did_not_rise_from_the_dead" rel="nofollow">Ten Newly Discovered Evidences that Jesus Did Not Rise From the Dead</a>" Bob Rats`. I’m really ticked that Jim beat me to the punch. I was just about to unveil my “Ten Newly Discovered Evidences that Jesus Did Not Rise From the Dead”

Bob

]]> By: Kathy http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/02/jesus-burial-site-discovered/#comment-110 Kathy Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:41:59 +0000 http://reclaimingthemind.org/devblog/index.php/2007/02/27/jesus-burial-site-discovered/#comment-110 I have two questions for the individuals involved in this find: 1. Since the remaining Disicples and St. Paul teaching that Jesus had resurrected, why would He be placed in a tomb with human remains with his name on it? 2. Why was this family tomb in Jerusalem? The family ancestral home was Bethlehem and the family lived in Nazareth? I have two questions for the individuals involved in this find:

1. Since the remaining Disicples and St. Paul teaching that Jesus had
resurrected, why would He be placed in a tomb with human remains
with his name on it?

2. Why was this family tomb in Jerusalem? The family ancestral home was
Bethlehem and the family lived in Nazareth?

]]> By: johndelliott http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/02/jesus-burial-site-discovered/#comment-109 johndelliott Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:31:32 +0000 http://reclaimingthemind.org/devblog/index.php/2007/02/27/jesus-burial-site-discovered/#comment-109 To quote Philip Schaff, "Christianity stands on a book, a Person, and a day. Destroy any one of those and you will destroy the faith." I agree with Michael's comment that is provides another excellent opportunity for us to engage our culture in the tenets of our faith. I do find it interesting that throughout history few seem particularly interested in archaeological studies and/or textual criticisms related to the Mormon, Jehovah's Witness, or Muslim faiths. John To quote Philip Schaff, “Christianity stands on a book, a Person, and a
day. Destroy any one of those and you will destroy the faith.”

I agree with Michael’s comment that is provides another excellent
opportunity for us to engage our culture in the tenets of our faith.

I do find it interesting that throughout history few seem particularly
interested in archaeological studies and/or textual criticisms related to
the Mormon, Jehovah’s Witness, or Muslim faiths.

John

]]> By: Chad Winters http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/02/jesus-burial-site-discovered/#comment-108 Chad Winters Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:13:08 +0000 http://reclaimingthemind.org/devblog/index.php/2007/02/27/jesus-burial-site-discovered/#comment-108 Having a basic understanding of genetics and DNA testing, I don't see how you could possibly genetically prove that someone is Jesus or related to Jesus. To use DNA to confirm relationship even in living persons requires DNA known to be from both individuals. Granted they found a tomb with some DNA in it I don't see how they can confirm that it is Jesus' DNA or his family. You would have to compare it to a known living descendant of Jesus or his family and even then after 2000 of diffusion it would be impossible to link. Even granted that they could confirm the crypt was Jesus' family (Mary and Joseph and offspring) how could they prove that one of the offspring was Jesus and not one of his brothers. Granted if you are catholic and don't believe Jesus had brothers, this may be easier, but no more scientifically accurate. It would be just as difficult to find a body in a desert cave and determine that it is Isaac. While it may be possible to find Isaac's body, no DNA testing will determine that it is Isaac. DNA testing just doesn't work that way. The only wacky way they could get away with it would be to say they tested against DNA from the Shroud of Turin and it was the same (ROFL!!) Having a basic understanding of genetics and DNA testing, I don’t see how you
could possibly genetically prove that someone is Jesus or related to Jesus. To
use DNA to confirm relationship even in living persons requires DNA known to
be from both individuals. Granted they found a tomb with some DNA in it I don’t
see how they can confirm that it is Jesus’ DNA or his family. You would have to
compare it to a known living descendant of Jesus or his family and even then
after 2000 of diffusion it would be impossible to link.

Even granted that they could confirm the crypt was Jesus’ family (Mary and
Joseph and offspring) how could they prove that one of the offspring was
Jesus and not one of his brothers. Granted if you are catholic and don’t believe
Jesus had brothers, this may be easier, but no more scientifically accurate.

It would be just as difficult to find a body in a desert cave and determine that
it is Isaac. While it may be possible to find Isaac’s body, no DNA testing will
determine that it is Isaac. DNA testing just doesn’t work that way.

The only wacky way they could get away with it would be to say they tested
against DNA from the Shroud of Turin and it was the same (ROFL!!)

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