Even if the resurrection didn't literally happen, it was one of the most transformative moments in western history. An invitation for intelligent discussion.

Whether or not Jesus literally rose from the dead, the resurrection story remains one of the most impactful events in Western civilization. Here's my take.

I believe Jesus existed, had followers, led an early church movement, and that the core of his teachings, kindness, humility, love, are mostly grounded in truth.

I personally don’t believe he physically walked out of a tomb. However, I do believe the people of that time believed he did, and that belief changed everything. Belief is powerful. To truly believe is to know with your entire being that something is true in the deepest, most existential sense.

These early followers were willing to die for their conviction. That alone speaks volumes about the psychological and cultural weight of their belief. Just like today, people who feel connected to what they call God often live better and more grounded lives. And when they feel distant from that connection, they often struggle more.

Belief can transform a person. A Christian who truly believes that suffering has meaning, that life has purpose, and that death leads to being with God, is likely to lead a more intentional, hopeful life than someone without the belief that they need to live for a reason outside of themselves. We need something to aim towards. It's also true that Christians who walk away from that belief often begin to drift. They tend to lead worse lives because of it. But when they return to God, something changes. Their lives often improve, not because of some magic trick, not because of a man in the sky, but because belief realigns them with something deeper, something much more meaningful than self indulgence.

Does this prove the Christian idea of God exists? No. But belief certainly exists. And perhaps your highest belief, the thing you are aiming at the most, can be called God. Call it what you will.

Whether or not the resurrection happened physically, it did happen metaphysically, as an event in time that changed everything. When people believed he rose from the dead, that was the resurrection. That belief marked the beginning of the New Testament, completing what is arguably the greatest metaphorical narrative of the human condition ever written.

When you read the Bible completely as a book of symbols, it can transform how you see life. The Bible is filled with deep psychological truths about the human mind. The Christian story is simply incredible, even if you don’t believe in miracles or an all-powerful God. There’s clearly something here. It’s up to you to figure out what that is.

Maybe this post doesn't belong here but I'd love to have a conversation about this.