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Doubting Thomas is a term that is used to describe someone who refuses to believe something without direct, personal evidence; a skeptic.

[edit] Origin

The term is based on the Biblical account of Thomas the Apostle, who doubted the resurrection of Jesus and demanded to feel Jesus' wounds before being convinced (John 20:24-29). After seeing Jesus alive and receiving the opportunity to touch his wounds — according to the author of the Gospel of John — Thomas professed his faith in Jesus; on this account he is also called Thomas the Believer.

[edit] See also

• Thomas (Apostle)
• Thomas and John
• Gospel of John
• Bible
• Christianity
• Doubt