Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago

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I discuss the argument for the resurrection of Jesus, arguing that even when assuming a maximal set of facts about God and the gospels, naturalistic explanations still account for the evidence far better than the resurrection hypothesis. I discuss a range of evidence from psychology, sociology, and comparative religion, arguing that the resurrection appearances were the result of bereavement hallucinations and collective ecstatic religious experiences, combined with memory distortions and cognitive dissonance. I also discuss explanations for the empty tomb, and highlight problems with the traditional Christian explanation that Jesus was resurrection to vindicate his divine mission to humanity.