The physics behind Jesus walking on water

[draqon]

It always fascinated me to read of Jesus walking on water...but what are the physics behind this phenomenon?

the surface tension of "pure" water
against air at 20 degrees C is 72.75 dynes/cm. This increases with
cooling and decreases with heating. Most inorganic solutes increase the
surface tension of the solution when dissolved in water. Most mineral
acids decrease the surface tension of the solution in water (sulfuric
acid is the most obvious exception). Most organic compouns decrease the
surface tension of the solution in water (organic acids and alcohols are
often exceptions).

and this: http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/water/explan5.html

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It seems that Jesus must have walked on: extremely cold water, extremely low pressure, as well as high cocentration of inorganic solutes in water at the time, lack of mineral acids, and presence of organic acids on his feet, and his very light weight, and the veeeeery salty water....but does it really?

 

[draqon]

vote...vote

 

[lightgigantic]

just a question
given that god is held to be the ultimate creator and maintainer of all things (including the laws of physics), why would one hold that he be unable to transgress or manipulate these laws according to his will?

 

[draqon]

just a question
given that god is held to be the ultimate creator and maintainer of all things (including the laws of physics), why would one hold that he be unable to transgress or manipulate these laws according to his will?

didnt he specifically said he wanted to feel how hard it is to be a human? I read this in Bible somewhere...going overboard would show that he hasn't tasted how to be a human at all.

 

[lightgigantic]

didnt he specifically said he wanted to feel how hard it is to be a human? I read this in Bible somewhere...going overboard would show that he hasn't tasted how to be a human at all.

Maybe you could contextualize your statement with a scriptural quote, since it sounds a bit whimsical as is

 

[draqon]

Maybe you could contextualize your statement with a scriptural quote, since it sounds a bit whimsical as is

I am sorry I can't...that would require extensive reading of Bible. And I have stepped away from the scriptures of this book...because I do not agree with it. I am now trying my best to become a buddhist, I always sought to be.

 

[lightgigantic]

I am sorry I can't...that would require extensive reading of Bible. And I have stepped away from the scriptures of this book...because I do not agree with it. I am now trying my best to become a buddhist, I always sought to be.

maybe you would be better off inquiring along that line then ....

 

[draqon]

maybe you would be better off inquiring along that line then ....

thats why I made this thread not to discuss the religion of Jesus...but to explain it by physics or by simple "it was a religious thing" conclusions

 

[draqon]

umm Photizo and lightgigantic...vote...plz

 

[John99]

Vote on what? None of us were there.

 

[lightgigantic]

umm Photizo and lightgigantic...vote...plz

you didn't post a suitable option for me to agree with

 

[draqon]

you didn't post a suitable option for me to agree with

"other" is an option there as well. Vote. And give a 3 sentence general explanation on what you think is the cause of this. thank you.

 

[Enmos]

Vote on what? None of us were there.

you didn't post a suitable option for me to agree with

Hey, there is an "I really don't know" option and even an "Other" option. WOW!

 

[draqon]

I mean...what other options are there...that are not included in "other" and "I really don't know" heh?

 

[lightgigantic]

sorry - didn't see the other - satisfied now?

 

[draqon]

sorry - didn't see the other - satisfied now?

now...explain why did Jesus walk on water or why you believe he never did.

 

[lightgigantic]

now...explain why did Jesus walk on water or why you believe he never did.

I did that on the 3rd post - now what?

 

[Enmos]

I did that on the 3rd post - now what?

You're done..

 

[draqon]

I did that on the 3rd post - now what?

well than how does "Jesus used his spirit and mind" not fit into your answer?:bugeye:

 

[lightgigantic]

well than how does "Jesus used his spirit and mind" not fit into your answer?:bugeye:

i almost put that option, but it tends to suggest that jesus controls the laws of physics through his own potency - this, while an option some people might agree with, doesn't suggest that god's business is the universal cosmos, while the pure devotee's business is to glorify god (thus any mystic display of the pure devotee can be attributed to their intimate connection to god)