A magician (turning water to wine, walking on water, rising from the dead, etc.) who may or may not have been born in December (or 2024 years ago for that matter).
This is December again so it’s time to talk about the elephant in the room, JC, aka Jesus Christ. In the realm of religious mythology, few narratives have captured the imagination quite like the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. However, upon closer examination, this tale of divine conception and miraculous events is riddled with inconsistencies and uncertainties.
If he had lived then first and foremost, the exact date of his birth remains a mystery. Despite the popular belief that he was born on the early morning of December 25, there is no historical evidence to support this claim. In fact, it is widely accepted that Jesus was not even born in the year 1 AD.
Furthermore, our knowledge of Jesus’ early life is woefully inadequate. We have no reliable information about his formative years, leaving us to speculate about the experiences and influences that shaped his worldview. And what of his earthly step-father, Joseph? Save for a few fleeting references in religious texts, we have precious little information about this enigmatic figure.
But, of course, the most fantastical claim surrounding Jesus’ birth is that of the virgin birth. The notion of a woman conceiving without the involvement of a male is, to put it mildly, implausible. I am pretty sure those of you with children know how this works. Except the religious types…
And yet, this miraculous conception is a cornerstone of Christian theology.
As for Jesus himself, we have no record of him ever having a romantic relationship or experiencing the joys and heartaches of human love with either gender, man or woman. And yet, we are expected to believe that he was fully human, capable of experiencing the full range of human emotions.
Furthermore, the idea of going to heaven after death is a fanciful notion that defies logic and reason. The belief in a heavenly realm, separate from the earthly one, is a comforting thought, but it is just that – a thought, an imaginary tale, unsupported by empirical evidence, for people who are weak and deathly afraid of dying.
Finally, let us not forget the practice of forcing children to study the Bible and attend church. This form of indoctrination is not only misguided but also tantamount to child abuse and brainwashing.
In conclusion, the story of Jesus’ birth is fraught with inconsistencies and uncertainties. While it may provide comfort and solace to believers, it is a tall tale that is grounded only in faith not in fact. And, as such, it is a story that should be approached with a critical and discerning eye and it should be clear to everyone who has reached the age of reason that it is just a fairytale told by religious hustlers to intellectually challenged “believers”.
Alex