Quote:There is historical evidence that Jesus existed and was crucified.No there isn't and even if there was it does no support christianities mystic elements
Quote: And to me, the rapid spread of early Christianity during a time without good means of transportation or communication further supports the idea that something truly extraordinary was going on.Accept it did not rapidly spread it was still an obscure cult by the second century . And yes there were good means of transportation developed by the Romans throughout their conquered lands .
Quote:It helps give credit to the miracles depicted in the Gospels.No it doesn't . The rapid spread of a cult does not give the cults claims credence
Quote:And not only is there historical evidence for Jesus' existance,There is not . nor would it matter if there was .
Quote:but for others in the NT as well - the deciples,Scant evidence at best . and again placing historical figures in a fictional does not make the world less fictional
Quote:John the Baptist, Punctious Pilot, Paul, etcScant at best . And even if so it does not alter the facts above
So over all this is a poor case
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