Do you think this book marks the end or christianity?

Stephanie Elizabeth · Post by **Stephanie Elizabeth** » 02 May 2019, 17:45

I don't see how one book could end Christianity. In my opinion, religion has far more to do with faith than it does with certain facts and figures. People will continue to read and hold the Bible in the highest regard.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 02 May 2019, 22:22

Christianity has been through ups and down. Questions have been raised and they have been answered. The early Church was under constant threats but still Christianity exists. It does not rest on Judas or anyone but Jesus Christ. The one who actually died and resurrected. I do not think if anything in the book will even shake any firm believer.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 02 May 2019, 22:24

Stephanie Elizabeth wrote: ↑02 May 2019, 17:45 I don't see how one book could end Christianity. In my opinion, religion has far more to do with faith than it does with certain facts and figures. People will continue to read and hold the Bible in the highest regard.

This is very true Stephanie. The history of Christianity has proved what it is. If it was able to survive through powerful and brutal empires then this book may not do much. The Bible remains to be the book that Christians refer to worldwide.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 02 May 2019, 22:28

There are more controversial topics that seem to be weightier than the issue of Judas which many people seem not to care much about. Since the early times, there have been some topics that looked as if they were going to break the Church apart but they did not.

frowngoclownfish · Post by **frowngoclownfish** » 02 May 2019, 22:59

Lhisa wrote: ↑02 May 2019, 17:30 Christianity is a faith that is based on faith. One book will never be able to shake the foundation of the true believers. The Bible itself tells you that there will be many that will question the faith and God so Christians are brought up in the faith to expect others to question their beliefs. Philosophers and atheists have been doing so for many years and yet Christianity has not died.

I agree with this point. I don't think a book has that kind of power, at least not with a religion that has such a strong following.

Chikari · Post by **Chikari** » 02 May 2019, 23:31

I think the author just wanted to share his knowledge and get the information he found during his research out to more people.

Brendan Donaghy · Post by **Brendan Donaghy** » 03 May 2019, 01:51

Kibetious wrote: ↑02 May 2019, 22:28 There are more controversial topics that seem to be weightier than the issue of Judas which many people seem not to care much about. Since the early times, there have been some topics that looked as if they were going to break the Church apart but they did not.

I agree. Churches worldwide, not just Christian churches, but other faiths too, face many problems, including increased secularism, scandals amongst the clergy, etc. These are real problems. Robert Wahler's book provides material for an interesting academic discussion, but I think fears that it spells the end for Christianity are a bit hysterical, to be honest.

Michgal 32 · Post by **Michgal 32** » 03 May 2019, 03:38

This book cannot bring an end to Christianity. Many will read it, some may be changed by it, but Christianity is far too big.

cvetelina_yovcheva87 · Post by **cvetelina_yovcheva87** » 03 May 2019, 05:16

I think that there are numerous books which reveal that important facts about Christianity do not respond to reality. Despite these books and their impact on people, Christianity has survived. So, I do not think that this novel will put an end to it.

Shilpa Paul · Post by **Shilpa Paul** » 03 May 2019, 05:42

I think the author just wanted to share his knowledge, research and belief. A mere book will not be able to end a religion that has been followed through centuries. It is no longer just a religion, it has now become a way of life for millions. It is just whether or not Judas betrayed. But the people following Christianity follow the path shown by Jesus. It would not make a difference.

María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda · 03 May 2019, 09:40

Faith, in my opinion, goes beyond reason.
I don't think the author's intention was to create a direct attack on Christianity, but more to create reasonable doubt and skepticism. The book might generate some controversy if it goes mainstream and enough people read it but it won't end such a strong institution as Christianity.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 03 May 2019, 09:57

juliusotieno02 wrote: ↑02 May 2019, 06:03 What do you think was the aim of this book especially considering all the research the author had to carry out to aid him in writing the book? Do you think his intentions were just to dispense knowladge and not an attack to christianity? If this book is read by many people across the world, do you think it might put an end to christianity?

I think I can liken this book to one I read that was trying to dispute the concept of the trinity as we know. What I came to realize there are very many books out there that are explaining things contrary to popular beliefs but at the end of the day, the Christian believer has to come back to the Bible.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 03 May 2019, 10:01

Lunastella wrote: ↑03 May 2019, 09:40 Faith, in my opinion, goes beyond reason.
I don't think the author's intention was to create a direct attack on Christianity, but more to create reasonable doubt and skepticism. The book might generate some controversy if it goes mainstream and enough people read it but it won't end such a strong institution as Christianity.

It is true. The book might generate some controversy but in the end it won't shake the foundation of Christianity since it has withstood many such controversies and this may not be the end. If Christianity was to end, then it would have been during the early Church period when there were just but a bunch of people.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 03 May 2019, 10:04

cvetelina_yovcheva87 wrote: ↑03 May 2019, 05:16 I think that there are numerous books which reveal that important facts about Christianity do not respond to reality. Despite these books and their impact on people, Christianity has survived. So, I do not think that this novel will put an end to it.

Exactly, this is my point. It began with the conflict of the new teachings of Christ as they were taught in the early Church contrary to the laws of Moses. There were numerous attempts to stop Christianity but to date, it is still as strong as ever.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 03 May 2019, 10:06

Brendan Donaghy wrote: ↑03 May 2019, 01:51
Kibetious wrote: ↑02 May 2019, 22:28 There are more controversial topics that seem to be weightier than the issue of Judas which many people seem not to care much about. Since the early times, there have been some topics that looked as if they were going to break the Church apart but they did not.
I agree. Churches worldwide, not just Christian churches, but other faiths too, face many problems, including increased secularism, scandals amongst the clergy, etc. These are real problems. Robert Wahler's book provides material for an interesting academic discussion, but I think fears that it spells the end for Christianity are a bit hysterical, to be honest.

True. Glad that you added other issues such as controversies facing the clergy in many places of the world. Personally, even if there was a book purported to be written by angels, I would still read my Bible.