Ran across this interesting article in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. It a nice review article that briefly list the many theories of how Jesus may have died. Some of the different theories of how Jesus died: Cardiac rupture, Heart failure, Hypovolaemic shock, Syncope, Acidosis, Asphyxia, Arrhythmia plus asphyxia, Pulmonary embolism, and Voluntary surrender of life. It illustrates once again the mystery behind Jesus, and how with even modern science we may never have a firm grasp of what happened.
-
Archives
- December 2011
- September 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
-
Meta
I just found this site while surfing online and looking for answers to some of the doubts I myself am having. It is very refreshing to see your honesty and openness with your own struggle. I definitely resonate with what you are going through, and often feel the same way. Right now I don’t know what I believe anymore, and it is pretty unsettling. Thanks for sharing your journey.
M.J., doubt is very unsettling. But take encouragement that you are now thinking hard about your questions and not “just believing”. I’m sorry that I can’t give too much advice because I’m still blindly trying to find my way out of doubt. I hope you find some meaningful answers soon.
Thank you Mark. This may seem a stupid question, but can we discuss things somehow on this site? I would like to share some of my thoughts and questions with you if you are willing?
M.J., I don’t yet have a forum setup on this site. Partly because it usually requires a lot of upkeep (spammers). The wiki page is set up so that others can add content or questions. If you want to privately communicate with me you can email me at firstname DOT lastname at gmail DOT com (replace first and last name with mine).
We received a handout at church a few years ago at Easter detailing the agonies of our Lord and Savior as told by a medical doctor so we could better appreciate his sacrifice for us. It is interesting to compare to a secular article. I am freshly horrified that people can treat other people in such a manner.
M.J. (and Mark): I experienced doubt for years as a Christian, fighting it off or ignoring it, before I finally embraced it. “And the truth shall set you free!” Well, not really as free as I would like… Free from fighting doubt yes, but it brings up other anxieties for me as well. I really do think life becomes a great adventure when you are free to doubt and question things.And I have enjoyed reading about people who embrace doubt, both Christians and those who have left the faith. Good luck on your excursions.
:^)
I’m not sure how I would ever be comfortable or embrace doubt. If Christianity is true (how it is framed by mainstream Christianity) if I doubt (lack of faith) I will go to hell. If Christianity is false, then I’m wasting my time, I’m teaching my kids a lie, etc. I will always struggle with questions and continually look for truth and use critical thinking, but this is different from the unbelief I have. I hope one day I will have a faith in God, along with my critical thinking intact.