Jesus died for your sins

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12. Betrays a much simpler explanation

Jesus was crucified for upsetting the apple cart and the martyrdom legend grew. The whole idea of "sacrifice" actually developed over the centuries that followed.

Speaking of lame arguments, even if you believe the convenient doctrine that it was a "sacrifice", what kind of sacrifice is it really if you know it's going to happen and you allegedly have the super powers necessary to miracle your way out of it and you know it won't be permanent? Kinda reduces the "sacrifice" to something significantly less than those made by ordinary people quite commonly without the benefit of being worshiped for thousands of years for the trouble. Giordano Bruno was burned alive when he could have avoided it completely by simply renouncing his work. Seems to be a far more significant sacrifice and without the conveniently unverifiable promise of reward at the end of it all.