I think they'd deny who He is, because they've already remade Him in their image. A rubber-stamp, stepford wife Jesus.

Doubt it. Being "fabulous" seems to be part of the lifestyle, at least for many.

All I'm saying is you can put all the laws you want in place and someone will find a way around them if they're determined to. I'd rather have one, last line of defense in place (an armed citizenry) if it comes down to it, than words on paper. Words/laws didn't save anyone on that terrible day...

Wait a minute; I forgot. People who are determined to break the law will suddenly accomplish their illegal purposes through legal means. Oops, my bad!

Got a scenario for ya: Which state do you think that's more likely to happen in? Disarmed New York or armed to the teeth Texas? I know from personal (USMC) experience; terrorists love soft targets. I rest my case...

Yes, Marcion did in the 3rd or 4th century. The only problem is, Jesus didn't. In fact, He did the opposite. Why would a perfect God write a Testament only to retract it later? Perhaps we have something to learn from Him and not the other way around. Or are we so culturally imperialistic that we'll stand in judgment of ancient societies that we know little of and comprehend less? So who gets to judge us?

Mary was one of the first at the tomb. She recognized Him after He opened her eyes. If you're referring to the mother of Jesus, it's unknown, because it isn't addressed in Scripture.

And if there are reasonable replies to your objections (there are), what do we call it then? Are you interested in a full discussion of the issues that Christians and non-Christians have debated for centuries, or is it more fun to take a smug outlook that masquerades for real expertise? I'm sure anyone of your intellectual heroes can be cherry-picked as well- or perhaps, barring the absence of heroes, yourself.

Except for the fact that there's an abundance of evidence, you're absolutely correct!

For instance, we don't condone depersonalization of and treating like property those of other races, but the pre-born we do that every day.