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Debunking Jesus?

Director Brian Flemming, a self-described "atheist Christian," is trying to prove that the historical Jesus never existed in his new documentary, The God Who Wasn't There.

by Peter T. Chattaway | posted 6/07/2005 12:00AM

What if Jesus never existed? How much do Christians know about the origins of their faith? And are we willing to talk about it? These are some of the questions explored in The God Who Wasn't There, an ...

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Susan

Posted: October 13, 2009 2:18 AM

I think it was very good of you to take a look at this film before it came out. I think it is very important to teach young people that God can handle, more than handle, a little scrutinizing. We should never run from this stuff, but we should work to debunk it. Teens should realize that there are people out there that want to take their faith from them. They also need to know to look for Christian Apologetics and see that Christianity more than stands up to this sort of silliness. I also think it's pretty obvious that Mr. Flemming did not come to this issue with the "open mind" he claims. He just sought out "evidence" to reinforce his own bias. Especially since this is an issue of faith. His arguments about Paul are flimsy at best. Do NOT remove this from your archives, I enjoyed your rebuttals.

ejikplotnik

Posted: October 10, 2009 7:17 PM


The work that Brian has done with the God who wasn's there film is unprofessional, poorly researched, unethical and stupid! It is easy to notice his anger to God and Christianity in the film rather than any rational conclusions. I wonder how many classes had he finished at school? probably none...

Samuel

Posted: October 09, 2009 10:27 PM

Brian is wrong. Paul did speak of Jesus on earth, he just didn't see the need to talk about it much. "For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you. The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you, do this in remembrance of me. In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying "This cup is the new covenant in my blood: do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me." For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes." 1 Crinthians 11:24. 1 Corinthians is dated early, and it says everything. He lived, he died, he rose, and he will return.

Joe Speno

Posted: August 27, 2009 3:48 PM

Well, I don't think I would give any public attention, free-press, advertising, credibility, air-time, etc to an individual that is telling people to deny God, influencing many young people. Don't tell me that you try and be fair and balanced in reporting the news because that's a cop-out. By including this rhetoric in a Christian Magazine you can cause confusion to the young, where it might be perceived that you are endorsing this as one "option" one could believe in. Can you please this from your archives ?

ktemew

Posted: August 23, 2009 1:32 AM


if Jesus did not exist, there would be no christians, no new testament, no catholic church, and no salvation for man. i may be a sinner and a failure in my trials in life but i will always believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and Mama Mary. PERIOD!

mark	Posted: August 19, 2009 7:10 AM


An interesting articcle - I'm glad to see websites like this covering all angles!

Anonymous

Posted: July 10, 2009 4:21 PM

"To Charity Posted: June 08, 2009 6:24 PM No.... Jews didn't speak of Jesus.... just the Muslims. And Islam was founded after Christianity int he 7th century. There was never a Muslim who ever saw "Christ". And apparently Muhammad flew to god... like a reasonable person would believe that. Charity Posted: May 21, 2009 3:11 PM SOoo I guess Jews and Muslims dont exsist either , because there history books talk of a Jesus that walked the earth . They speak of him as a prophet and teacher . INteresting ......???" idiots. thats not even the point.

To Charity

Posted: June 08, 2009 6:24 PM


No.... Jews didn't speak of Jesus.... just the Muslims. And Islam was founded after Christianity int he 7th century. There was never a Muslim who ever saw "Christ". And apparently Muhammad flew to god... like a reasonable person would believe that.

Charity

Posted: May 21, 2009 3:11 PM


SOoo I guess Jews and Muslims dont exsist either , because there history books talk of a Jesus that walked the earth . They speak of him as a prophet and teacher . INteresting ......???

Cloverleaf

Posted: April 28, 2009 2:00 AM

"8:5 For those who live according to the flesh have their outlook shaped by 5 the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit have their outlook shaped by the things of the Spirit. 8:6 For the outlook 6 of the flesh is death, but the outlook of the Spirit is life and peace, 8:7 because the outlook of the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to the law of God, nor is it able to do so." This is from the letter which Paul wrote to the Christians in Rome (Romans), which is in the New Testament in the Bible. I suspect that Brian Flemming wishes that he could believe as a Christian does, but that he just doesn't know that there is anyone or anything to believe. I can only pray for him.

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