erynthered Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Sure, burst my bubble. Next your going to tell me that just because a few billion people have never come back to life, that's not proof that it CAN'T happen. And Meazza, you can get DNA from bone samples. Setting aside Jurassic Park science, there have been discoveries of almost wholly intact DNA samples in decomposed animals older than Jesus. At least you're prepared. As usual I might add. Anyone seen my Key and Kite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Sure, burst my bubble. Next your going to tell me that just because a few billion people have never come back to life, that's not proof that it CAN'T happen. And Meazza, you can get DNA from bone samples. Setting aside Jurassic Park science, there have been discoveries of almost wholly intact DNA samples in decomposed animals older than Jesus. Obviously you could. But how do you know that the DNA is actually Jesus' DNA? You'd have to compare it to an actual sample of Jesus' DNA just to see if it matches. I'm pretty sure that there are no physical specimens of Jesus still around. Maybe Jesus H. Christ will be more able to comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I see some news outlets are running this as something akin to the war on christmas. But then again, it's just not as sexy to run something like this: http://www.breitbart.com/news/2007/02/26/D8NHI2MO2.html " Pfann is even unsure that the name "Jesus" on the caskets was read correctly. He thinks it's more likely the name "Hanun." Ancient Semitic script is notoriously difficult to decipher. " Or this: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8...00.html?cnn=yes "Archaeologists and clergymen in the Holy Land derided claims in a new documentary" How 'bout this: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,254669,00.html "In 1996, when the British Broadcasting Corp. aired a short documentary on the same subject, archaeologists challenged the claims. Amos Kloner, the first archaeologist to examine the site, said the idea fails to hold up by archaeological standards but makes for profitable television. "They just want to get money for it," Kloner said." Whether you want to believe in christianity, jesus, or religion in general, the notion of Cameron's "documentary" influencing your decision is laughable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Maybe Jesus H. Christ will be more able to comment. Careful. Someone might do a Cryptology report and find out it says that Ed gives Head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Maybe Jesus H. Christ will be more able to comment. Jesus Christ Jesus H Christ Howard Stern Howard K Stern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 "People who want to share their religious views with you almost never want you to share yours with them." - Dave Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoondckCL Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Obviously you could. But how do you know that the DNA is actually Jesus' DNA? You'd have to compare it to an actual sample of Jesus' DNA just to see if it matches. I'm pretty sure that there are no physical specimens of Jesus still around. Maybe Jesus H. Christ will be more able to comment. When they view Christs DNA it will more than likely look like a bunch of crucifixes when placed under a microscope, instead of like regular DNA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 When they view Christs DNA it will more than likely look like a bunch of crucifixes when placed under a microscope, instead of like regular DNA. And the wise men DNA will probably be nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Maybe he found the holy grail as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Obviously you could. But how do you know that the DNA is actually Jesus' DNA? You'd have to compare it to an actual sample of Jesus' DNA just to see if it matches. I'm pretty sure that there are no physical specimens of Jesus still around. Maybe Jesus H. Christ will be more able to comment. From what I hear, the "H" was on the tomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwest Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I think it is fair to say that James Cameron and his assistant, TV director, Simcha Jacobovici, are making some convoluted connections that may not be warranted. Anyway, here's a link that goes into depth quite a bit about this. Still incendiary, it is more descriptive about the methods used to come to this "discovery." And it also suggests the reasons to be skeptical about it being true. It is a longer read, but FWIW, I think it's worth it. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17328478/site/newsweek/ In reference to those connections that are made that maybe shouldn't be that I mentioned, here are the main points (if you don't have time to read the article): the "Newsweek" article says that he is taking the "James box", which the Israel Antiquities Authority deemed to be invalid and actually forged (I don't think they'd be a capricious source to declare that) and 1). declaring that it is actually valid and 2). declaring that it was it was from the Talpiot cave (even though it wasn't found there by the achaelogists in 1980 and subsequently examined). That cave was the same place where the patina of Talpiot, or the ossuary that allegedly contained the bones of Jesus' family, was found. He then is comparing the DNA from both sources. Anyway, those jumps don't seem seamless to me, bias and all. And the article says that a positive match, even if Jacobovici says he has one, is still inconclusive; the materials being examined may be too crude, and the methods to examine them too convoluted, to ascertain a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 The body of Jesus was found in the early 70's by a memeber of a sect of commando priests who protect the pope. The implications of such finding were well laid out in Tom Robbins fine book"Another Road Side Attrraction". Very fine reading if I do say so myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Maybe he found the holy grail as well? Ni!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 GUARD: Well, I'll ask him, but I don't think he'll be very keen...Uh, he's already got one, you see?ARTHUR: What? GALAHAD: He says they've already got one! ARTHUR: Are you sure he's got one? GUARD: Oh, yes, it's very nice-a [To Other Guards]I told him we already got one. OTHER GUARDS: [Laughing] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 What, you've never heard of the divine hair brush? It is on eBay right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 There were so many people named Jesus back then... "Judah, son of Jesus" is meaningless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Science vs. Faith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Ni!!! Careful there. Careful! I'll await further comment untill he publishes his complete trilogy: "Jesus - Dethroned by De Bone", "Mohammhed - Prophet for Profit", "Buddah - Siddartha or not Siddartha - that is the question" complete set now on sale at Amazon.com Click the glowing jewel chest to get the special Collector's Edition. Remember coupon code 69-69-666-9 for an extra 20% off and you'll get free shipping if you type in “The Heart of the Ocean”. Wonder what it must be like, in caves sniffing rotted corpses, poking dusty bones with a pointy finger, getting grit from mouldy ossified spleen in your nostrils. Hard work that is. It sounds like Mike Rowe should have been on his glorious expedition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Careful there. Careful! I shall say Ni again if you do not appease me. I want a shrubbery. One that looks nice But not too expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary M Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Is Jesus' Dad gonna give a sample? Who is going to heaven on THAT assignment? I think the Jesus thing might even compete with Anna Nicole. Rumor has it that Jesus would be coming back, maybe they should test his DNA against Annas baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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