I think that it's possible that a man named ''Jesus'' may have existed. But, I'm of the opinion that the ''story'' of the NT, was a fabrication, concocted long after Jesus' death. The attachment of divinity, his mother's virgin birth, his resurrection, etc...all fabrications.
I believe this because in the NT, it is pretty clear that Jesus didn't like religion. I've often wondered why a religion was 'built' around him, to worship him?
My opinion...he was a Jewish Socialist, who was against religion, but perhaps ''pro'' spirituality...and maybe, he was put to death for going against the religious leaders of the time. He had followers, and I'm of the opinion that he was looked at as perhaps a respected leader. Maybe. But, the rest of it? Add ons to create a religion that would dominate all others.
And it has. It's still the number one religion in the world. Islam is second.
I believe this because in the NT, it is pretty clear that Jesus didn't like religion. I've often wondered why a religion was 'built' around him, to worship him?
My opinion...he was a Jewish Socialist, who was against religion, but perhaps ''pro'' spirituality...and maybe, he was put to death for going against the religious leaders of the time. He had followers, and I'm of the opinion that he was looked at as perhaps a respected leader. Maybe. But, the rest of it? Add ons to create a religion that would dominate all others.
And it has. It's still the number one religion in the world. Islam is second.
