Research published in Water Resources Research last October throws a net over the \u201cMiraculous Catch of Fish,\u201d suggesting it wasn\u2019t as miraculous as the Bible tells us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to scientists, strong winds may have triggered internal waves, pushing oxygen-deficient water to the surface, leaving fish gasping their last breaths \u2013 straight into the apostles\u2019 nets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In simple terms, JC was simply at the right place at the right time. But that catch raises another question: which of Jesus\u2019s other miracles could be explained by science?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
| Miracle<\/th> | Odds<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> |
|---|---|
| Turning Water into Wine <\/td> | +250<\/td><\/tr> |
| Calming the Storm<\/td> | +400<\/td><\/tr> |
| Walking on Water<\/td> | +400<\/td><\/tr> |
| Withering the Fig Tree<\/td> | +800<\/td><\/tr> |
| Demons Into a Herd of Pigs<\/td> | +1000<\/td><\/tr> |
| Cleansing of 10 Lepers<\/td> | +1400<\/td><\/tr> |
| Raising of Lazarus<\/td> | +2500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\nTurning Water into Wine \u2013 Oddsmakers\u2019 Favorite<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWine-making is as old as hangovers, with archeological evidence suggesting it was around in the Holly Land as early as 8,000 BC. Aaaaawkward \u2013 the Bible says Earth is only 6,000 years old!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bible also says that Jesus turned regular water into wine. Sure, anyone can make wine from water (wine is actually 80-90% water), but it takes time (and grape juice) to do it. For the +250 bet to win, science would need to do it instantly, which doesn\u2019t seem very likely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n |