There is a unique paradox at the center of our Christian narrative. God submitted himself to the very worst that human sin could do; as our representative, he comes under his own judgment. And on the third day he was raised victorious over evil and death. This really happened. No one made it up. That is the only thing that keeps me believing. This is the only “transcendent narrative” that can stand up to the scrutiny of Barry Bearak’s bitter challenge. But now listen. If all we do is tell the story over and over and talk about how superior it is to other stories, that will convince no one. The
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