Part 2: Columbo Questions for Each Evidence Category
The following section provides a complete Columbo question set for each of the 10 evidence categories from the resurrection presentation.
For each category, you will find: (1) the opening Columbo probe, (2) follow-up steering questions, (3) a sample dialogue showing the method in action, and (4) the key apologetics payoff.
Evidence Category 1: Historical Death of Jesus
Skeptic claim: “Jesus probably didn’t even exist, or at least didn’t die by crucifixion.”
Evidence Category 2: The 1 Corinthians 15 Creed
Skeptic claim: The resurrection stories developed over decades — they’re legendary.
Evidence Category 3: The Empty Tomb
Skeptic claim: The empty tomb story was invented by early Christians.
Evidence Category 4: Post-Resurrection Appearances
Skeptic claim: The disciples had hallucinations or vision experiences.
Evidence Category 5: Enemy Conversions – James & Paul
Skeptic claim: The disciples were just true believers who convinced themselves.
Evidence Category 6: The Transformation of the Disciples
Skeptic claim: The disciples were willing to die for their belief, but that doesn’t prove it’s true.
Evidence Category 7: The Criterion of Embarrassment
Skeptic claim: The Gospel writers just wrote what they wanted people to believe.
Evidence Category 8: No Motivation to Fabricate
Skeptic claim: The disciples had a motive to keep the movement going after Jesus died.
Evidence Category 9: Archaeological & Textual Evidence
Skeptic claim: There’s no archaeological evidence for any of this.
Evidence Category 10: Prophecy Fulfillment & Civilizational Transformation
Skeptic claim: Christianity just changed the world because of its social appeal, not because it’s true.
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