What do you think of this reasoning (just listen for 4 minutes)?

http://www.garyhabermas.com/audio/ha...s_approach.mp3

12 things most non-Christian scholars concede from which we prove the resurrection, atonement and deity of Christ since there is no naturalistic explanation (e.g. group hallucinations are impossible, swoon theory is impossible, and people don't willingly allow themselves to be martyred for what they know is a lie):

1. Jesus died by crucifixion.
2. He was buried.
3. His death caused the disciples to despair and lose hope.
4. The tomb was empty (the most contested).
5. The disciples had experiences which they believed were literal appearances of the risen Jesus (the most important proof).
6. The disciples were transformed from doubters to bold proclaimers.
7. The resurrection was the central message.
8. They preached the message of Jesus’ resurrection in Jerusalem.
9. The Church was born and grew.
10. Orthodox Jews who believed in Christ made Sunday their primary day of worship.
11. James was converted to the faith when he saw the resurrected Jesus (James was a family skeptic).
12. Paul was converted to the faith (Paul was an outsider skeptic).


Quote Originally Posted by Relativist
Many bright, sound-minded Germans conceded with Hitlers belief that non-arians were inferior and even more were convinced that the Jews were the enemy and they caused all of Germany's problems, including losing world war I.

Many scholars believed at one time in the US that blacks were intellectually inferior to whites because of innate biological differences and these "findings" where used by the US govt. as an argument for immigration restriction and segregation.

My point is, just because a lot of powerful or educated people believe something, doesn't prove that it is true. This seems to be the main "reasoning" of the fellow on the audio clip. I think that if you (the royal you) want to believe something badly enough you will and from my perspective, as long as it helps you lead/have a better life and be kinder to the people you interact with than it doesn't really matter whether your belief is true or not nor is it important to get others to believe your truth.
If you believe something badly enough, but that thing is wrong, eventually it will break down and be harmful to you and others even though you can't understand how right now. Therefore, your teaching of relativism and a belief that is not true is acceptable is really centered on the royal you - on self. One group thinks such behavior or belief is being kind and helpful while another group considers it just the opposite. Who decides? Evidence that wins out should decide. It would be quite careless to vaguely lump all claims into the same stirring pot which you have done. Personally, I would not consider that kind or helpful.

By the way, Aryan's follow Hitler; whereas Arians are people who believe Jesus is not God. You might have got the terms mixed up.

Comparing educated racists in Germany and USA to educated non-Christian scholars about the resurrection claim seems to be a false comparison because most scholars would agree those educated pockets of racists in Germany and USA are the minority. Therefore, since most scholars agree they were racist that is consistent with the fact most scholars who do peer review work on the resurrection claim of Jesus believe the Apostles truly believed they had seen Jesus alive from the dead in various group settings.

Your comparison additionally fails because you are comparing delusions with hallucinations, and they are not the same. The latter involve the eyes whereas the former involves ideas. Scholars are virtually universal based on the evidence that the Apostles truly believed they saw Jesus alive from the dead in various group settings for which there is no viable naturalistic explanation. Effectively, this becomes irrefutable evidence, because all possible scenarios have been exhausted to explain away their testimony and remains a conundrum to non-Christian scholars.

We are led inextricably to the gospel of salvation that Jesus died on the cross for the sins of the world, resurrected the 3rd day and nothing exists that exists without Him having created it. Convincing others becomes paramount because to not accept the gospel of salvation eternally separates you from your Creator and nothing could be worse. Out of love by the Holy Spirit indwelling us Christians, we give you the truth that sets you free. But like any free gift, you have to be willing to freely receive it.