Daily Express- JESUS CHRIST'S "resurrection" from death over Easter has "compelling evidence," according to a scientist who has studied the apparent miracle.
This past weekend, Christians around the world will celebrate the Easter holiday to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It is described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day after his burial, following his crucifixion by the Romans in 30AD. For Christians, the resurrection is one of the most important events as it guarantees that they too will be granted the same treatment during God’s "second coming".
Over the years, many have questioned how such a miracle could have possibly happened, but associate professor at Washington University in St Louis, S. Joshua Swamidass, stated there is “compelling evidence”.
Writing for The Veritas Forum, he stated: “I am a scientist. Still, on Easter, I celebrate that Jesus rose from the dead about 2,000 years ago.
“This event, in first-century Palestine, is the cornerstone of everything. In the same way that trust-like faith in science is connected to evidence, so is the faith I have in the resurrection.
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