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...some, the conclusions that historians may reach will be irrelevant to their faith. Even if the Biblical account of the trial and execution of Jesus is “symbolic or figurative?? rather than historically accurate, the teachings attributed to this great religious figure will continue to inspire many. But for others who claim historical accuracy, their faith may be shaken. For centuries, claims of scientific truth lay at the center of some religions—the geocentric theory, the flatness of the earth and so on. When these were proved false, religion adapted and declared itself...

Author: By Alan M. Dershowitz, | Title: Testing Religion's Historical Claims | 3/23/2004 | See Source »

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