algekalipso comments on A Bayesian Argument for the Resurrection of Jesus - Less Wrong

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Comment author: algekalipso 14 July 2012 11:39:42AM *  7 points [-]

We know that many zealous followers are willing to die for the honor of their leaders. It would not be very surprising to see that happen in early Christianity.

Comment author: Luke_A_Somers 11 August 2014 04:34:10PM *  7 points [-]

There isn't even a requirement that they all do so - or even most! Those who recanted would be forgotten, their recanting being attributed to pressure rather than belief.