That's why they derisively call it apologetics, Steve.
The desperation of jesus freaks to save their gospels leads to some astounding mental gymnastics but none of it works.
http://infidels.org/library/modern/richa...inius.html
The desperation of jesus freaks to save their gospels leads to some astounding mental gymnastics but none of it works.
http://infidels.org/library/modern/richa...inius.html
Quote:Conclusion
There is no way to rescue the Gospels of Matthew and Luke from contradicting each other on this one point of historical fact. The contradiction is plain and irrefutable, and stands as proof of the fallibility of the Bible, as well as the falsehood of at least one of the two New Testament accounts of the birth of Jesus.