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Originally posted by jluetjen
Which Gnostic book? The Gnostic "gospels" were all written significantly after the canonical Gospels, and lack
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yada yada yada. The speculation on motives and actions of individuals 2000 years ago...
How can you possibly say "Another question is why did Stephan, Peter and Paul and many others all willingly allow themselves to be killed (without taking anyone with them like in the current Mid-east) for someone who they knew was alive, and well and living a quiet family existance in Jerusalom?" or "None of them were young men at the time of their deaths (comparatively speaking, it's relatively easy to get an 18 or 20 year old male to kill themselves doing something stupid), but in fact were certainly middle-aged or older."
Speculate away if you must. Its easier than facing much more likely explanation. Tell me this. Apart from the Bible itself - can you point to any contempory account, source document, historical evidence, scientific support or secular academic opinion that suggests Jesus Christ in fact rose from the dead?