Unbelievable? 11 Apr 2009 - Did Jesus Rise from the dead? An atheist perspective
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Steven Carr has a prolific presence on the internet as an atheist blogger and debater. He contends that the early Christians did not believe in Jesus' resurrection and that the Biblical views of resurrection are contradictory.
Canon Michael Cole is a veteran defender of Christian faith and responds to Steven's criticisms of the resurrection.
For Steven Carr see http://stevencarrwork.blogspot.com/
For Canon Michael Cole see http://www.nationwidechristiantrust.com
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