The overwhelming consensus among credentialed historians is that Jesus was a real person who did in fact live during and in the when and where described in the Bible.

For some reason this consensus makes a lot of atheists angry. As an atheist myself, I'm not sure why. The fact that he's almost certainly a real historical person doesn't hurt my feelings at all and has no bearing whatsoever on the ways in which I arrive at my atheism.

[–] Maeve@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’ve seen no compelling evidence of one historical figure called Jesus, nor a star. I’m willing to look at anything new you present.

Imo, the veracity of an actual betting isn’t the point. It’s the essence of the teaching, as with Lao Tzi.

[–] TotallynotJessica@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Most evidence for historical figures from that long ago is from written accounts. It's unsurprising that a person like Jesus wouldn't have physical proof of his existence.