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I find it very hard to believe that Jesus never existed. That he's the son of god is debatable - but I thought his existence has been pretty concretely proven t

I find it very hard to believe that Jesus never existed. That he's the son of god is debatable - but I thought his existence has been pretty concretely proven time and time again.

dontlaugh 4y ago
Several prophets (likely more than one with the then common name Jesus) had a following in Roman-occupied Palestine. The bible figure is likely an exaggerated amalgamation.
collinmanderson 4y ago
Yes. There was definitely a human named Jesus who “was baptized by John the Baptist and crucified by order of the Roman Prefect Pontius Pilate.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historicity_of_Jesus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historicity_of_Jesus