Posted by
Sherlock on Friday, April 06, 2007 7:15:12 PM
One of the distinguishing charactristics that sets Christianity apart from any of the major faiths is the crucifixion Jesus Christ. Crucifixion is a particularly gruesome form of punishment , as one is pierced with nails in each hand. The feet are joined and nailed to a single post. The individual is then left hanging alive to bleed to death and die of thirst and starvation.
Muslims often make the claim that Jesus was
not crucified since this is what is taught in the Quran and by Muhammad. It may, therefore, be particularly important to examine the evidences for the crucifixion which are well laid out here
http://answering-islam.org/Silas/crucified.htm
Jesus Christ was crucified. All known evidence supports and corroborates the crucifixion. There is no legitimate evidence doubting Christ's crucifixion.
I think if you are willing to honestly take a moment, pray (nothing fancy or too "religious", just have your still small voice ask God to help you understand it) and research this topic with an open heart, you will find there is a great amount of substantial research available.
http://www.allaboutjesuschrist.org/crucifixion-of-jesus.htm http://www.allaboutjesuschrist.org/historical-evidence-of-the-crucifixion-faq.htmhttp://www.allaboutarchaeology.org/evidence-for-jesus.htm
This should get you started. I would also suggest reading the gospel of John.
God bless you.
Happy Easter
Sherlock