/lit/ - Literature

>>18725293
>since the root texts can be rejected on face value.
Why should one reject firsthand eyewitness testimonies of historical events? Is this a common practice in historical science, from your vast experience in the field?
>we have ample evidence that human beings are vicious liars, [...]
Can you provide evidence of a single human being who chose to be tortured and killed for a belief that they knew to be a lie? If not, why would you posit that the apostles chose to be tortured and killed for something they knew to be a lie, when it is historically unprecedented before or since?
>Next they empty this tomb with no survivors
Who emptied the tomb, and why?
>these are the only miracles that ever happened, and all over the world everyone else is just bad at interpreting false miracles
I never made this claim, and it is a non-sequitur from my arguments.

>>18725251
>ucking clueless pseudointellectual retard making grand statements that amount to nothing else than "I'm right and you're wrong because that's just how it is". Fuck off.
Ah, the true enlightened nature of a bodhisattva-to-be emerges. Don't be upset - anybody can use a misunderstanding of quantum physics to validate their metaphysical model, because almost nobody understands it, including you. No hard feelings though, but do try to meditate and calm yourself down. Sorry to have angered you.

>>18725365
It is because of your own pride that you reject the obvious truth that the creator of the universe, if He exists, is infinitely greater than you in every conceivable way, and is worthy of worship and reverence. If you believe that human nature is not fallen and depraved, I suggest you take a look at any major city, or go to a nice LGBTQ pride parade sometime soon.