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Jul 28, 2017

In the first reading (post published July 19, 2017), Dr. Ehrman explains why he felt he had no choice but to abandon his faith and leave the Christian religion. In the second reading (post published July 19, 2014), Dr. Ehrman continues a thread wherein he presents several reasons why he does not believe Joseph of Arimathea buried Jesus following Jesus’ crucifixion. This particular post deals with evidence pertaining to whether Pilate learned his lesson when it came to offending Jewish sensitivities.  To read the full text of these posts, to read comments made to these posts and Dr. Ehrman’s responses to these comments, and/or to comment yourself, please go to the following web addresses below.  Blog membership may be required.

 

https://ehrmanblog.org/leaving-the-faith/

 

https://ehrmanblog.org/pilate-the-intransigent/