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Originally Posted by FellaGaga-52
And what EXACTLY is the reason that it is true? Why is is it not like all the other religions? You can't use the Bible because then Muslims can prove theirs with the Koran, Scientologists can prove theirs with the demented scribblings of Hubbard, Mormon's can prove theirs with his sacred golden plates ... Hindus, Buddhists, Zoroastrians, the Greek gods, etc. all have their texts they rely on to establish the truth of their religion. Obviously that doesn't establish their truth.
Why is Christianity "true" instead of just another religion?
For starters, here are five reasons why one is justified in believing that the Bible is of supranatural origin:
1. Many fulfilled prophecies.
2. Unity of message, even though written over a thousand year plus timeframe, by over 40 authors, in three languages, from three continents, and from many walks of life .
3. Answers the "big questions" of life in a coherent manner that has withstood the test of time. Provides peace and joy to millions of folks, regardless of ethnicity, age, social status, education level, income level, etc.
4. Fully consistent wIth all known FACTS of history, archaeology, science, etc.
5. Has transformed millions of lives, and even whole nations, for the better. All but two of the first 100+ colleges founded in the colonies were founded by Christians.
Great Read:
What if Jesus Had Never Been Born? by Dr. D. James Kennedy.
That's a start.
Edit: List is adapted from a talk by Greg Koukl called "Has God Spoken?"