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Can anyone answer this for me please? :)

apparently Jesus scarified his life on earth for us--- But, isn't eternal life on heaven supposedly better than life on earth? And, i do believe he managed to resurrect himself two days later? I've been told: "But he went through all that pain to sacrifice himself!" But, he's a god, isn't he? couldn't he just choose not to feel pain? If he can turn wine into water, heal the blind, then why not numb pain?

I don't mean to offend anyone, and I'm not trying to question any religion, I'm just a curious agnostic at the moment. :)
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Scarified? Oooh - creepy. Seriously, though, is this part of a debate? You might get better answers if you address this question to the comparative religion and/or christianity clubs.
harold posted over a year ago
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Well, religion is a very debatible thing. there are many opinions about god, the after-life, it's beliefs, or even just religion its-self. Not everyone has the same beliefs about it, which in my opinion, is a good thing. :)
pandawinx posted over a year ago
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I'm with harold. I not only think it's better suited to one of those clubs, but that you'll have more experts paying attention.
Cinders posted over a year ago
 pandawinx posted over a year ago
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-sapherequeen- said:
I'm Christian myself, just so people will know.

Now, I'm not sure if my answers would be one hundred percent correct (apologies if they're not), but it's worth a try, I guess. xD

Jesus Christ chose to be sacrificed by God so he could die for our sins. This was so our sins can be redeemed (I believe) and we wouldn't be damned to Hell for eternity at our deaths. The pain he felt was the pain of our sins, something he had to endure in order to fulfill the purpose of his crucification. If he were to numb himself, the presence of our sins would never be fully acknowledged, and we may not find the path that leads to Heaven (trying not to dwell too much on all of this for Athiests' and agnostics' sake).

As for eternal life; Yes, Heaven is a wondrous, joyous place for the afterlife. Now I'm not particularly sure if this is what you're questioning, but the reason as to why Christ returned from the dead two days later was to prove that he is the son of God (I think). He approached a man whose name I can not specifically remember, showed him his palms were the nails penetrated him, and showed him that he had returned from the dead to resultingly prove that he is God.

Hope this helps...
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posted over a year ago 
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Hmm.....very interesting, thanks saphere-queen, i'm still a bit skeptical, but i understnad it better now. :)
pandawinx posted over a year ago
ecpjll said:
Jesus is fictional. Don't worry about it. It's like never hearing Hansel & Gretal...it doesn't matter or make any difference.
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posted over a year ago 
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Well, archaeologists and historians have proven Jesus DID exist, it's just weather he was the son of god is questionable, but he definatly was a real man, in my opinion simply a talented doctor and preacher, not a son of god (the pieces of the puzzle don't really seem to fit for me), but thanks for answering! :)
pandawinx posted over a year ago
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If he isn't the son of God how do you explain the stories of people getting back their sight after they were blinded. Or the fact that he did walk up to people and show them his hands which had holes. Someone who isn't God's children wouldn't be able to do that. Think about it. But to the person who says he doesn't exist good luck.Becasue when you come face to face with him i hope you can stand there and not have to hang your head for denying Christ.
kfchater94 posted over a year ago
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^There is no proof for that. The only source available for these "miracles" is a very, VERY questionable piece of ancient writing, editted and reeditted over the centuries. The gospels aren't any more trustworthy than the many people today who claim they've seen ghosts or been abducted by aliens.
KissOfDoom posted over a year ago
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