I don’t know for sure whether Jesus rose from the dead. What I do know is that there are things I’ve done that I have a hard time forgiving myself for, but I’m able to do so when I believe Jesus already forgave me. I know that the story of a man who told people to “turn the other cheek” inspires me to approach people differently and that this inspiration affects those who interact with me. From this perspective, I didn’t necessarily invite Jesus “into my heart,” as the saying goes. Instead, Jesus lives in my anterior cingulate cortex, the seat of compassion. He reduces my tendency toward
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