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James Fodor
Neuroscientist and author of Unreasonable Faith who takes a skeptical, naturalistic approach to religious claims; presented the RHBS (reburial, hallucination, biases, socialization) model in this debate.
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#059 Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? DEBATE! - Jimmy Akin
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In a lively debate, Jimmy Akin, a senior apologist at Catholic Answers, defends the assertion that Jesus rose from the dead against skeptic James Fodor, a neuroscientist and author. They delve into compelling subjects like the empty tomb, eyewitness fallibility, and the RHBS model of hallucinations. Jimmy argues the resurrection hypothesis elegantly explains the post-crucifixion facts, while James counters with alternative theories and insights on social processes behind miracles. Their exchange is a captivating intellectual sparring match on faith and reason.
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