Do atheists believe that Jesus existed?

Mr November · 06-09-2011, 09:39 PM

The existence of Socrates isn't really important compared to the question of Jesus's existence. Let me explain why:

The fictional or real character of Socrates leaves us philosophy in writings which we may still study to this day. The merit of those writings aren't dependent on them being said by Socrates, because they would mean the same if they came from anyone.

Jesus on the other hand, was supposed to be the son of God. So the words credited to him are completely dependent on it being him who said them. If someone who was not the son of God said them, then their merit becomes far far less.

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Mr November Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 429	The existence of Socrates isn't really important compared to the question of Jesus's existence. Let me explain why: The fictional or real character of Socrates leaves us philosophy in writings which we may still study to this day. The merit of those writings aren't dependent on them being said by Socrates, because they would mean the same if they came from anyone. Jesus on the other hand, was supposed to be the son of God. So the words credited to him are completely dependent on it being him who said them. If someone who was not the son of God said them, then their merit becomes far far less.