Why This Belief?

I don't think Jesus was a con man because he didn't gain anything from the con, and he allowed himself to be crucified seemingly defeating the purpose of a con.I believe that Jesus spoke so much truth (about the way you should live your life, etc.) that I can believe everything that he said, including being the son of god.I also feel like I got called back to Jesus (after a short bit of atheism), so when you say: keep in mind that you have no evidence but there could be evidence for other. Its too bad, for you, that this evidence cannot be substantiated, but then, that would make it all too easy and rid life of "the most potent element of human existance" ... faith. non-shaded quote from System of a Down "Science"

Duh!? And your posts contain your opinions. Thanks Captain Obvious. evidence ( P ) Pronunciation Key (v-dns)
n.
A thing or things helpful in forming a conclusion or judgmentI felt something that helped me form a conclusion. It cannot be substantiated but I still call it evidence. Perhaps you'd use a different definition for the word, do what you like.I said why I believe. I wasn't under the impression that this thread was to offer "compelling reason" for others to believe.

What about comming back from the dead?
Now thats convincing.