Belief personal choice

I asked for a break recently, but was denied, as I had assumed would happen. I did have to take a break from my belly laugh after reading the response to my letter. I merely stated that the belief in Jesus Christ, as the son of God, was a personal choice based on faith. That was somehow interpreted that I believe that I am an expert on religion and history.

I did like the fact that the atheist used my name four times in three small paragraphs. I have not had that much press since I played pee-wee football, but I digress. If you want historical fact, reference Josephus and Tacitus. One was a historian and the other was a politician, and neither had a desire to legitimize Jesus as the son of God, much less his existence. In fact, they probably despised Christianity. But both were well-respected and had the reputation of only reporting the truth.

Jesus was a common name and they made sure to refer to him as “Jesus, the brother of James” so that he would not be mistaken for someone else. Yes, they said he existed, and that he was crucified by Pontius Pilate. Since this was already reported within 100 years or so of Jesus’ life and death, I am going to forgo applying for the Nobel as was suggested.

I can no more prove the existence of Jesus than the atheist can disprove it. I can only reiterate that the belief in Jesus, as the son of God, is a personal choice based on faith.

RICK WHITE

Bentonville