Paul Verhoeven is a member of the Jesus Seminar.[10] He is the only member who does not have a degree in biblical studies,[11] although he graduated in mathematics and physics at the University of Leiden.[12][13] Since he is not a professional biblical exegete, his membership in the Jesus Seminar has occasionally been cited by opponents of the Seminar as a sign that this group is less scholarly than it claims.[14] On the other hand, some Jesus Seminar members were unhappy with Verhoeven's portrayal of Jesus as an eschatological prophet.[15]

In 2007 Verhoeven authored the book Jesus - the man (Dutch: Jezus - de man) about the life of Jesus of Nazareth.[16] The book reviews the ideas of Jesus of Nazareth and the alleged corruption of these same ideas over the last 2,000 years. The book may be a preparation for Jesus: The Man, a controversial film project about the life of Jesus.[11]

In 2008 Verhoeven, 69, wrote a biography of Jesus, a book which suggests that Jesus' father might have been a Roman soldier who raped Mary, in 4 B.C. See Tiberius Iulius Abdes Pantera. This is based on the works of the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus (37 CE - circa 100 CE) and also supported by theosophist H.P. Blavatsky and the movie Monty Python's The Life of Brian. Verhoeven's book tells about the Jewish uprising against Roman rule and characterizes Jesus as terrorist. He rejects all supernatural happenings and miracles as unproved or unprovable. Marianna Sterk of the publishing house J.M. Meulenhoff said "Jesus of Nazareth: A Realistic Portrait," has been released in September 2008 in Dutch and will be translated into English in 2009.[17]

John Polkinghorne supports evolution.

"Evolution, of course, is not something that simply applies to life here on earth; it applies to the whole universe." - John Polkinghorne.

So according to mainstream Christianity in America Polkinghorne would be cast aside as a 'heretic'.

Mainstream Christianity in America is out to denounce evolution and instead teach creationsim in our schools.

This just another place where Chrsitianity is absurd.

No two Christians can agree on anything.

Christianity is a meaningless concept because it means something different to every Christian.

As I often say, if the whole world were to convert to Christianity that would only be the start of the real Holy Wars.

And there is more.

Rome - Vatican officials have slammed a documentary alleging that the Virgin Mary was a downtrodden teenager who might have conceived Jesus as a result of being raped.

Cardinal Martins José Saraiva, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, described Sunday's BBC documentary as "nonsense", the Rome daily La Repubblica reported on Monday.

"These are old stories that resurface from time to time and which have never found any historical support," said Saraiva.

"Giving prominence to such legends only falsifies the truth," the cardinal said. "As a Christian I am especially mortified by the fact that such rubbish was aired on the eve of Christmas."






The documentary questioned the belief that Mary was a blue-eyed virgin and raised other doubts about the birth of Jesus in a stable in Bethlehem.

It reported claims put forward by a second-century historian, who alleged she was raped by a Roman centurion.
Another version alleged that she was a hard-working, dark-haired, uneducated teenager who might have conceived Jesus ahead of an arranged marriage with Joseph.

The documentary raises doubts about other traditions, including the birth of Jesus in a stable at Bethlehem and the presence of three wise men.

The programme has also been criticised by Catholic prelates in Britain.

The Bishop of Portsmouth, the Right Reverend Crispian Hollis, accused the programme of offensive speculation which misrepresented a figure respected by millions.

He said: "The Virgin Mary is clearly a person whose life and times are immensely important to the whole of Christian history. As Mother of God, she is honoured and venerated by millions of Catholics and other Christians within these islands and all over the world.

"To include, within a historical examination of her life, confused and unfounded guesswork, which carries with it crude and offensive speculation, is not only unscholarly but runs the risk of undermining the very integrity of the project itself."

But the producer, Alan Bookbinder, defended the decision to question the virgin birth.

He said the documentary, called The Virgin Mary, gave a "sense of wonder at her miraculous story. Above all, it shows a respect for the special place that Mary has in the hearts of believers."

A Sunday Telegraph survey found that the traditional account of the virgin birth was also openly questioned by members of the Church of England clergy. - Sapa-DP

Like I said, some Christians hold this view. The persons salvation is not compromised by this view.

http://www.godvsthebible.com/about

The author "John Armstrong" has no credentials to give his statements any weight. Historians and theologians agree that a man named Jesus existed, preached and was believed to work miracles. There is simply too much historical evidence to deny that. The Gospels are too accurate to be denied on historical evidence. Now you are welcome to your own opinion, but how much is an opinion which goes against historical scholarship worth? Honestly, it's prejudice and bias. So keep your prejudiced and biased opinion, but I would think that anyone who valued intellectual honesty would be ashamed to hold a belief that is so completely against what we KNOW to be true.

Yeah, the Jesus seminar is way left. Many Critical scholars do not agree with them.

the gospels are by far accurate.
They contradict each other so how can they be accurate?
I still have not seen any proof of this resarection.
And show me what in that video is false.
There is no real evidence of a jesus.
And even if there was, there is nothing outside of the bible that proves he did anything the bible says he did.

the gospels are by far accurate.
They contradict each other so how can they be accurate?
I still have not seen any proof of this resarection.
And show me what in that video is false.
There is no real evidence of a jesus.
And even if there was, there is nothing outside of the bible that proves he did anything the bible says he did.

R. T. France, a British New Testament scholar, has written,

"At the level of their literary and historical character we have good reason to treat the Gospels seriously as a source of information on the life and teaching of Jesus.... Indeed many ancient historians would count themselves fortunate to have four such responsible accounts [as the Gospels], written within a generation or two of the events, and preserved in such a wealth of early manuscript evidence. Beyond that point, the decision to accept the record they offer is likely to be influenced more by openness to a supernaturalist world view than by strictly historical considerations."

He was born 2 April 1938, educated at Bradford Grammar School and Balliol College (MA). He earned his BD at the University of London and his PhD at Bristol University. He served as a curate in Cambridge and then[1]: Full name Balliol College Motto - Named after John de Balliol Previous names - Established 1263 Sister College St Johns College, Cambridge Master Andrew Graham (academic) Location Broad Street Undergraduates 403 Graduates 228 Homepage Boatclub Balliol College, founded in 1263, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford... The University of London is a university based primarily in London. ... The University of Bristol was founded in 1876 as the University College, Bristol. ...

* Lecturer in Biblical Studies, University of Ife (1969-73)
* Librarian, Tyndale House Cambridge (1973-76)
* Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies, Ahmadu Bello University (1976-77)
* Warden, Tyndale House (1978-81)
* London Bible College Senior Lecturer (1981-88); Vice-Principal (1983-88)
* Principal, Wycliffe Hall Oxford 1989-95

Directed Robocop and Starship troopers...

That carries as much weight as any of the articles I have posted. I would question this if I was you. It is much more likely that she was sexually assaulted. Don’t you want to know the truth?

the gospels are by far accurate.
They contradict each other so how can they be accurate?

I do not even think the Jesus seminar (far left) believes that Marry was raped. I do not know of any Scholar that does.

I do not even think the Jesus seminar (far left) believes that Marry was raped. I do not know of any Scholar that does.