The Counsel of Trent #982 - How To Show Joe Rogan Christianity Is True
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Jan 13, 2025 
Wesley Huff, a Protestant Bible scholar and PhD candidate at Wycliffe College, discusses the challenges of presenting Christianity's truth on platforms like Joe Rogan's. He outlines the minimal facts approach to defending the resurrection, emphasizing historical evidence over scripture. The conversation touches on the historical consensus about Jesus' crucifixion and critiques various theories surrounding it. Huff also tackles the skepticism towards the resurrection, comparing it to ancient miracle claims, and highlights the importance of respectful dialogue in apologetics.
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Minimal Facts Approach
- The minimal facts approach argues for Christ's resurrection using facts accepted by skeptical scholars.
- This avoids debating the Bible's complete reliability, focusing on agreed-upon historical points.
Supernatural vs. Natural
- A Christian using the minimal facts approach focuses on the supernatural explanation for Jesus' resurrection.
- They compare it to natural explanations, given the minimal facts.
Establish Common Ground
- Make God or anti-materialism part of the background knowledge.
- This makes accepting miracles, like the resurrection, easier for skeptics.
