Go back
paul on the road to damacus

paul on the road to damacus

Spirituality

mobster kitty
mafia chief

the safe house

Joined
06 Jul 15
Moves
74256
Clock
22 Sep 18

i don't think paul heard or saw jesus on the road to damascus.

i think he had an epileptic fit. an epileptic fit can cause both temporary blindness and hearing voices.

paul saw a bright light, went blind for three days and heard voices. anything else added to the story i believe is exageration.

T

Joined
15 Oct 06
Moves
10115
Clock
22 Sep 18

Originally posted by @mister-moggy
i don't think paul heard or saw jesus on the road to damascus.

i think he had an epileptic fit. an epileptic fit can cause both temporary blindness and hearing voices.

paul saw a bright light, went blind for three days and heard voices. anything else added to the story i believe is exageration.
Of course, he could have just made it all up - no epileptic fit required.

mobster kitty
mafia chief

the safe house

Joined
06 Jul 15
Moves
74256
Clock
22 Sep 18

just viewing religion thru reason

T

Joined
15 Oct 06
Moves
10115
Clock
22 Sep 18
2 edits

Originally posted by @mister-moggy
just viewing religion thru reason
Me too. Seems more reasonable to think that he just made it up in an effort to further his ends.

c

Joined
26 Dec 14
Moves
35596
Clock
22 Sep 18
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by @mister-moggy
i don't think paul heard or saw jesus on the road to damascus.

i think he had an epileptic fit. an epileptic fit can cause both temporary blindness and hearing voices.

paul saw a bright light, went blind for three days and heard voices. anything else added to the story i believe is exageration.
Are you talking about Saul? 😀

KellyJay
Walk your Faith

USA

Joined
24 May 04
Moves
160235
Clock
22 Sep 18

Originally posted by @thinkofone
Of course, he could have just made it all up - no epileptic fit required.
You believe Luke lied, so we should get rid of the books Acts, gospel of Luke, 1st and 2nd Peter as well?

Ghost of a Duke

Joined
14 Mar 15
Moves
29597
Clock
22 Sep 18

Originally posted by @kellyjay
You believe Luke lied, so we should get rid of the books Acts, gospel of Luke, 1st and 2nd Peter as well?
He hasn't thought it through sir.

And I say that as a neutral observer...

T

Joined
15 Oct 06
Moves
10115
Clock
22 Sep 18
2 edits

Originally posted by @kellyjay
You believe Luke lied, so we should get rid of the books Acts, gospel of Luke, 1st and 2nd Peter as well?
How does all this logically follow KJ?

Note to GoaD: KJ is KellyJay.

Note to GoaD: GoaD is you.

Note to KJ: Sometimes GoaD has trouble figuring things like that out on his own.

P

Joined
26 Feb 09
Moves
1637
Clock
22 Sep 18

Originally posted by @thinkofone
Me too. Seems more reasonable to think that he just made it up in an effort to further his ends.
based on what we know of saul/paul. from his prior experience to the "enlightening" moment. and then how his thinking changed. i cant see how we would then come to the conclusion that it was a planned event, to further his agenda. If it were to further the agenda, wouldn't he still be killing the Christians?

P

Joined
26 Feb 09
Moves
1637
Clock
22 Sep 18

Originally posted by @kellyjay
You believe Luke lied, so we should get rid of the books Acts, gospel of Luke, 1st and 2nd Peter as well?
that isnt what anyone said. we are objectively looking at Paul's focus

T

Joined
15 Oct 06
Moves
10115
Clock
22 Sep 18

Originally posted by @pudgenik
based on what we know of saul/paul. from his prior experience to the "enlightening" moment. and then how his thinking changed. i cant see how we would then come to the conclusion that it was a planned event, to further his agenda. If it were to further the agenda, wouldn't he still be killing the Christians?
How is this not begging the question?

P

Joined
26 Feb 09
Moves
1637
Clock
22 Sep 18
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by @thinkofone
How is this not begging the question?
But weren't his ends, prior to the moment, about eradicating the christians

T

Joined
15 Oct 06
Moves
10115
Clock
22 Sep 18
1 edit

Originally posted by @pudgenik
But weren't his ends, prior to the moment, about eradicating the christians
Sorry. I was referring to your entire post.

divegeester
watching in dismay

STARMERGEDDON

Joined
16 Feb 08
Moves
120562
Clock
22 Sep 18

Originally posted by @thinkofone
Me too. Seems more reasonable to think that he just made it up in an effort to further his ends.
When Jesus said that he was sent by God, do you think he also made that up?

I enjoy it every time you ignore these posts btw 😉

KellyJay
Walk your Faith

USA

Joined
24 May 04
Moves
160235
Clock
22 Sep 18
1 edit

Originally posted by @thinkofone
How does all this logically follow KJ?

Note to GoaD: KJ is KellyJay.

Note to GoaD: GoaD is you.

Note to KJ: Sometimes GoaD has trouble figuring things like that out on his own.
Who wrote about Paul’s conversion, Paul or Luke? Remember Luke the doctor who wrote the book of Luke too? Peter in his letters referred to Paul’s letters as well.

Cookies help us deliver our Services. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn More.