![]() ![]() ![]() And, as one might expect, most Christians do not appreciate being told that their deeply held religious convictions are, in a word, myth. ![]() For perspectives such as these (most admittedly devoted to philosophical naturalism) and others (one thinks of certain Historical Jesus scholars over the years), Christian claims about the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth cannot be categorized as anything but “myth,” the stuff of legend, or theological story-telling. The work of Joseph Campbell springs to mind, as do more contemporary perspectives such as those espoused by Bill Maher and Richard Dawkins. Interestingly, a number of pundits and scholars have taken to calling religious faith “myth” in recent years, especially religious faith that for many adherents hinges upon certain events that claim to be historical. This is especially true when it comes to politics or religious faith. Most people do not like being told that they are wrong. ![]()
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