Quote by Christopher Hitchens

Even if I accepted that Jesus - like almost every other prophet on record - was born of a virgin, I cannot think that this proves the divinity of his father or the truth of his teachings. The same would be true if I accepted that he had been resurrected.

Even if I accepted that Jesus - like almost every other prop

Summary

This quote conveys skepticism towards the idea that accepting the virgin birth or resurrection of Jesus automatically proves the divinity of his father or validates the truthfulness of his teachings. The author suggests that even if they were to accept these supernatural events, they still consider them insufficient evidence of Jesus' divine status or the authenticity of his message. It highlights the belief that extraordinary events alone are not enough to establish faith or confirm the veracity of religious teachings.

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By Christopher Hitchens

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