One of the most common attacks of the skeptics upon the Easter story is that the disciples stole and then hid the Body of Jesus.
In that case it must be the most remarkable and successful conspiracy in all of history.
Warner Wallace has a chapter in his book that deals with the impossibility of getting co-conspirators to maintain their lies.
He goes on to say that the perfect conspiracy is between two people when, after the crime, one of them kills the other.
I can agree with his premise. In my high school days when several of us had been hauled into the office for punishment, our story soon broke down. It usually happened when one of the group, under threat from the Head master's cane, ratted on the rest!
It was not just the twelves disciples who claimed to have seen the Risen Christ, but above 500 others were witnesses to His resurrection. Many of these later died for their faith.
Not only were the Jewish and Roman authorities unable to produce the body of Jesus, but they were also unable refute the testimony of hundreds of believers who were preaching that Christ was alive and well.
The 'conspiracy' continues to grow to this day with multiplied millions now claiming to have a relationship with the Risen Son of God. Quite a story!
Ian
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