gjm on Nostr: The point I was trying to highlight was that there is no independent verification ...

The point I was trying to highlight was that there is no independent verification mechanism available to the believer, in contrast to Bitcoin. Assurance is not the same thing as verification. To point to interpretations of scripture or spiritual “manifestations” as assurance to something that will happen in the future is not the same as waking up in heaven after you pass. I am suggesting that the reason a believer chooses to express their dedication to a “Christian lifestyle” is because there are portions of faith, trust and hope in play. If I understand you correctly, you are highlighting Christian conduct as an expression of faith (faithfulness). What I am suggesting is that has nothing to do with the ability to verify the claims of Christ. Implying that they are true is not the same as independently verifying that they are true. Hope that makes sense 😀