Atheists being asked about the existence of Jesus

[Aoi Magi]

Hmm, did Jesus exist?
Well, by Jesus if you mean Brian, then yes, he did exist and I have video evidence to prove it oh and his story is a lot more believable in that version too.

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What other option provides a reliable method for determining truth?

How about a witness at a trial?  Or do you believe anything based on a logical conclusion or a philosophical reason?  Can science view anything in an abstract manner?  How about love and hate?  Are these just the results of chemical reactions in the brain or a mere physical reaction to a stimulus?  Scientism reduces the whole human being and experience down to a chemical level because it can't grasp things like emotions or hope in any way other than a physical testing.  According to science EVERYTHING we think, feel or do -everything we are- is a physical process. Everything about us is nothing but dirt in action.  Sorry bout that.  I guess my nonphysical side got carried away for a second.

How about a witness at a trial?
- their testimony is considered, yes, but it cannot be considered conclusive proof. Believers testimonies have been considered too, sadly they don't stand to scrutiny.

Or do you believe anything based on a logical conclusion or a philosophical reason?
- Logic, yes! Philosophy, well, those which I can understand logically, I do consider!

Can science view anything in an abstract manner?
- Ever hear of something called Maths?

How about love and hate?
- they exist and are not exclusive to humans either

Are these just the results of chemical reactions in the brain or a mere physical reaction to a stimulus?  Scientism reduces the whole human being and experience down to a chemical level because it can't grasp things like emotions or hope in any way other than a physical testing
- Yes, they are chemical reactions in response to various stimuli. It's not because science can't grasp anything else, rather it's because there has never been any demonstrable alternatives.