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Humanity's sins are the ultimate cause of the crucifixion - While Romans and Pharisees played historical roles in the execution, the theological reality is that Jesus died to atone for the collective sins of mankind.
“Ultimately, He died because He paid for the sins of humankind. He atoned for our sins... so when it comes right down to it, you and I are the ones who killed Jesus.”
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The resurrection is backed by overwhelming historical evidence - Former atheist Lee Strobel spent two years trying to debunk the event using his training as a journalist and lawyer, only to conclude the proof was undeniable.
“the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ is so overwhelming that it compels acceptance by proof, which leaves absolutely no room for doubt.”
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Christianity and anti-Semitism are fundamentally incompatible - Because Jesus was Jewish and his teachings fulfilled ancient Jewish prophecies, the faith is an outgrowth of Judaism rather than an argument against it.
“Jesus was Jewish. Jesus' followers were Jewish. The Christian religion is an outflow of the Jewish religion.”