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Originally Posted by TGBTG
Timmy / MarcBee,
I'm curious what your thoughts are on that artist girl (Akaine Kramarik) who was reported to have been taken to heaven numerous times and draws what she saw. I believe both are parents were atheists when she was having these experiences. I think they're now orthodox or something like that.
Curious what y'all's thoughts are on that?
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This is the first time I've seen reference to this girl and story, so sorry, I don't have a specific opinion. But it's a great subject to talk about!
1. If someone accepts her testimony, then on what basis does the believer reject all kind of wild stories and claims, such as the three Fatima girls who received a series of visitations from Blessed Virgin Mary back in 1917? After all, that miracle is even verified true because the "secrets" revealed to the girls actually happened. <<According to the official Catholic interpretation, the three secrets involve Hell, World War I and World War II, and the attempted assassination by gunshot of Pope John Paul II.>>( Wikipedia.)
There you have it. So why not believe?
2. I already had a faith deeper and longer than the artist girl's formerly atheist parents who now think they have found something important and true. What they
have found is something
strong and effective ie, religion and/or faith-- which doesn't mean it is true. For a good example of another collective fantasy, look at the beliefs of 1 billion Muslims, for example. The Christian's invisible world is no better. Just different claims, without substance, so far.