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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Even after he intellectually accepted the probability that Jesus is who he claimed to be[/quote]

Not OP, but I think this is what OP was getting at:  you say he "intellectually accepted the *probability* that Jesus is who he claimed to be", and yet you haven't given us any evidence that could reasonably lead one to that conclusion.  Why probability?  That's OP's original question as I understood it.[/quote]

OP here... yes, that is what I'm talking about.  I know that the "evidence" may not be irrefutable, so there will be some degree of "faith" required, but I would like to know what makes people tip the scales in favor of belief.  Maybe it will be enough for me too.  Right now, I kind of feel like an imposter when we go to church.[/quote]

OP, Are you getting anything else out of attending church?  A sense of community or maybe a homily that inspires you during the week?  If you feel like an imposter and you don't get anything out of the service, maybe you need to give yourself permission to stop going for awhile.

I stopped attending church for years, primarily because I just 'didn't get it' either.  A few years ago, I found a church that allows me to have my faith without accepting every word in the Bible as gospel and I'm so much happier for it.  I actually look forward to attending every week.

OP if you are this conflicted, TALK to your pastor/priest/minister.  If this person gives you grief for your doubts, you're attending the wrong church.  Maybe you'll find your way back and maybe you won't, but really that's your business.  [/quote]

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