Questions tagged [testimony]
Questions about the verbal presentation of beliefs or witness to events.
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What makes you think you are a true Christian? [closed]
I feel like many people have their own definition for what it means to be a Christian. To each person who sees this, do you believe you are a Christian? Why? What does it mean for you personally to be ...
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What lines of evidence and arguments refute the notion that the gospels are nothing more than dismissible 'reports of reports of reports of reports'?
In a previous question addressing skeptical analogies aiming to cast doubt on the evidential worth of testimonies for extraordinary claims, I cited this source which I'd like to revisit here with a ...
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How do Christians address the "Bigfoot" analogy presented by skeptics in relation to the resurrection of Jesus?
Bigfoot was brought up by Joe Rogan during his interview with Stephen Meyer, as discussed in Paulogia's review of the interview in this video:
Stephen Meyer: And then that there were reports that he ...
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Why do Protestant Christians accept the Apostles' Testimony as Credible, Reliable, and Substantial for Dedicating their Lives to?
The Testimony of the Apostles concerning the ministry, miraculous deeds, and alleged Resurrection, was fantastic, way out of the ordinary, revolutionary, and mind-boggling! The message they proclaimed ...
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What is an overview of Christian epistemological views on scientific skepticism and the epistemic value of eyewitness testimony?
Most atheists & agnostics are known for practicing scientific skepticism. They reject any miracle/supernatural claims unless solid scientific evidence is provided. A consequence of this ...
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Are there any reports of charismatic gifts in operation from the period between the 5th and 17th centuries AD?
An example of a report of charismatic gifts before 400 AD is the testimony of St. Macarius of Egypt (source).
An example of a report of charismatic gifts after 1700 AD is the testimony of John Wesley (...
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How do Latter-day Saints reconcile Moroni 10:3-7 with John 20:24-29 and Mark 16:14?
In John 20:24-29 and Mark 16:14, Jesus seems to rebuke unbelief and the request for direct evidence when indirect testimonial evidence has already been provided:
14 Afterward he appeared to the ...
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How do Cessationists react to a world-view-challenging testimony from a fellow Christian?
Note: this question is scoped to Cessationists (see Cessationism vs. Continuationism - Wikipedia).
Suppose that a fellow Christian tells a Cessationist that God spoke to them, or that they were ...
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Which of the Gospels were written by eyewitnesses and why?
Were the Gospels written by eyewitnesses? Which ones? What do scholars & historians have to say on this?
What are the best arguments for the eyewitness authorship of (some of) the Gospels?
Even if ...
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According to Latter-day Saints, what are the strongest arguments for the credibility of the 3 & 8 witnesses to the golden plates?
I'm specifically talking about:
3 witnesses: Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
8 witnesses: Hyrum Smith, Joseph Smith Sr., Samuel H. Smith, Jacob Whitmer, John Whitmer, Hiram Page, ...
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How common have reports of paranormal activity and ghost or spirit apparitions been among Christians throughout history?
My question is inspired by the gospels of Matthew and Luke. Concretely, by Matthew 14:26-27 and Luke 24:36-39:
26 When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is ...
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How do believers in the dead being conscious explain the absence of reports about afterlife experiences by Lazarus and other resurrected individuals?
The Bible records several accounts of resurrections. A gotquestions' article titled How many people were raised from the dead in the Bible? lists several examples:
The widow of Zarephath’s son (1 ...
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How do 'soul sleep' adherents explain reports of astral projection, out-of-body experiences (OBE) and near-death experiences (NDE)?
Testimonies of astral projections, out-of-body experiences (OBE) and near-death experiences (NDE) abound, both within and outside Christianity. Many interpret these experiences as evidence that ...
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Are there published testimonies from former Zen Masters or advanced Buddhist Monks in general about their conversion to Christianity?
Are there published testimonies from former Zen Masters or advanced Buddhist Monks in general about their conversion to Christianity?
To illustrate what I mean by "advanced Buddhist Monks", ...
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Are there published testimonies from Christians about their personal experiences with the gift of prophecy?
It has been many years since I've experienced this gift. The first time I didn't actually know what was happening. I was getting what I was going to say about a split second before I said it. It ...
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