Ok david , here goes..

My answer to this question would be no, just as there is not 100% proof the teachings of the RCC are the word of God either. The only things we could possibly agree on would be that the Old Testament is the word of God and Christ is the messiah. This is exactly my point, maybe the answers are in the parrallels of the stories in the Old Testament. You think?

-- Michael(non-catholic) (mdroe@erinet.com), May 23, 1999

Answers

I think the old and new testaments are simply a continuing story of man's God given revelations. When Christ died at that moment the Viewl of The Temple tore apart which signled the opening of the entire word to gorgivness of the Father through Christ.

Secondly I trust that the Jewish faith is the inheritance of all Christians as they are the forefathers being the chosen people. With Christ we now have been given the full right of inheritance as children of God and the right to follow Him to the Father.

When children are asked if the bible is difficult many reply it is like a story of which in their simplicty are able t follow. Wea as adult tend to lose that gift of understanding by conveluting what is in front of us.

When have little ones they end up teaching me.

Peace And Well Being.

Jean B.

-- Jean Bouchard (jeanb@cwk.imag,net), May 24, 1999.

Michael, when dealing with things of faith, proof becomes quite relative. Did Jesus prove He was/is the Messiah? In our eyes, 'absolutely'!! In the eyes of the vast majority of Jews living in Jerusalem when Jesus died, 'no'. It is a matter of faith.

Personally, I am 100% sure that the NT is God's Word. I require no additional proof. We could discuss the reasons I believe the NT is God's Word, but I do not expect that would be "proof" in your eyes.

-- David (David@matt6:33.com), May 24, 1999.

Ok, then stop this "give me 100% proof" nonsense. If you are simply going to take your views on faith, without giving any reasons for them, then don't hold me to a different standard.

I have great reasons for believing that the Catholic Church is the Church directly established by our Lord Jesus Christ. But I certainly won't jump through hoops for you when you hold such double standards.

-- David Palm (djpalm64@yahoo.com), May 24, 1999.

My reasons for saying no to this question is because of translation errors and denominational interpretations. I believe after reading the N.T. and "understanding what it says" is the word of God 100%.

-- Michael(non-catholic) (mdroe@erinet.com), May 24, 1999.

Give me your reasons for believing that.

-- David Palm (djpalm64@yahoo.com), May 24, 1999.

No answer is ever good enough David?

As for translation errors that is obvious ,different languages all do not have the same words.

As for denominational interpretations, for example, i do not believe when Jesus said "upon this rock" he meant Peter is the first(or any) pope. I believe it to mean (upon this rock) that Jesus was refering to himself just as he was when he said "that in this place is one greater than the temple."

-- Michael(non-catholic) (mdroe@erinet.com), May 24, 1999.

David

I am very surprised at your looking for proof when as you know it is a matter of God given gift from the Father. Does Satan exist? Are we are to question the word of the Father? We as fallen children often are unable to fully accept the forgiveness offered continuosly through Christ. Thomas did not believe until placing his fingers in the wounds of Christ.

With the wars/famines/mans cruelty to man and so many other wounds present in this day could you not accept that if you are part of the true body of Christ then you also suffer.

When you see a child crying surely it must hurt you. When you see a child laughing surely it must bring joy to your heart. This is faith in one element is it not? As to proof it is a feeling of being one with Christ an adventure we are all attempting to gain. We take the bitter with the sweet

Jean B.

-- Jean Bouchard (jeanb@cwk.imag.net), May 25, 1999.