Catholic Bishop Robert Barron criticizes a New Yorker article attempting to undermine Christianity, citing historical evidence and defending the faith against common arguments.
Key Points
Historicity of Jesus compared to other historical figures
Reliability of Gospel accounts despite time gap
Rejection of arguments against Christianity
Pros
Bishop Barron presents historical evidence to support Christianity
Defends the faith against common critiques
Highlights a revival of Christianity especially among the young
Cons
The New Yorker article attempts to downplay Christianity's legitimacy
Critiques Christianity as founded on "unsettled sources"