CONTRADICTION · CRUCIFIXION
Thieves Mocking Jesus?
...And they that were crucified with him reviled him.
And Jesus said... To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
This difference matters because it alters the theological picture of the crucifixion scene. If one thief repented and was saved, but another account says both mocked, which story is true? Such inconsistencies challenge the notion of inerrancy and historical precision.
THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
They say both initially mocked, then one repented. Mark records the initial mockery, Luke records the later change of heart. No contradiction, just a developing scenario.
THE ISLAMIC POSITION
Muslims argue a flawless text would clearly indicate a change. Instead, one gospel implies continuous mocking, another shows repentance. Such variation suggests human imperfections unlike the Quran’s uniform narrative.
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Thieves Mocking Jesus?