There are a lot of conspiracy theories to Jesus and all that he stands for. There are those who feel that he never existed, or that perhaps he did, but the things about him are made up. The Christian belief is that he did exist and that there is proof of the things that he did. However, there are still many who feel that mythical Jesus is just a story that is told.
Man or Myth?
We all know the story of Jesus. He was born to Mary the virgin and was raised to adulthood. Then, through a turn of events, became targeted and eventually, after immense pain and suffering, died on the cross. He then returned, to life, walked on water, and more. To non-believers it does seem like an extreme story that cannot possibly be factual. To believers, it is perhaps an outstanding story, but also something that gives them hope. Jesus died so that they could be saved.
The Evidence
There are a lot of people who say that the truth is, there is no solid proof of Jesus outside of the bible. They feel that there are too many parallels between pagan stories and those of Jesus. This is further encouraged by the fact that Apostle Paul never made a reference to Jesus as a historical figure. However, there is others who say that there are stories about a hero who was called a son of God. Does it make Jesus fiction if he was not named as anything other than the son of God?
The Facts
Now, we must also look at the facts. Modern science is even telling us that God may have created the world. Therefore, should it really be a stretch to think that Jesus existed in some form? In the words of Jesus, we also see proof that he was a real being. He speaks in riddles, loses his temper, and more. He seems like a man in the human form and for that, most people will always believe that he was a mortal son of God.