C. J. Cornthwaite

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MY COMMUNITY - skepe.mn.co/ SUBSTACK - substack.com/@cjcornthwaite BOOK ME TO SPEAK - www.cjcornthwaite.com/book-chris-to-speak Hi I'm C.J. Cornthwaite - I explore the Bible, Christian Origins, and interview scholars on my podcast - Footnote Famous. I hold an MDiv, MA in Theology, and PhD in Christian Origins (Religious Studies). I'm Christian, often agnostic, occasionally atheist, anti-fundamentalist. Committed to evidence over apologetics. Inquiries: [email protected] **Note: emails are heavily screened for hate-- CHANNEL RULES - Don't attack other commenters. - No racist, sexist, homophobic, etc. comments. - Do not comment on the appearance or mannerisms of my guests. - No proselytizing to other commenters. - You are welcome to disagree with me. I hope you do! However, people who routinely attack my intentions and character may find themselves blocked. I do this for fun. I don't need that crap.

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The conversion myth that erases the early church

The conversion myth that erases the early church C. J. Cornthwaite

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Modern evangelists preach a secular gospel... & it's deconverting people

Modern evangelists preach a secular gospel... & it's deconverting people C. J. Cornthwaite

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Paul is hiding something... What happened in Jerusalem?

Paul is hiding something... What happened in Jerusalem? C. J. Cornthwaite

10.2K views - 5 days ago

The Heretics Will Save Christianity

The Heretics Will Save Christianity C. J. Cornthwaite

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Acts isn't 1st century history. It's a 2nd Century myth.

Acts isn't 1st century history. It's a 2nd Century myth. C. J. Cornthwaite

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I was told apostles were male. Turns out, the woman was erased

I was told apostles were male. Turns out, the woman was erased C. J. Cornthwaite

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Evangelicals were humiliated. So they invented their own scholars.

Evangelicals were humiliated. So they invented their own scholars. C. J. Cornthwaite

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I thought Jesus didn't predict his return. This scholar proved me wrong.

I thought Jesus didn't predict his return. This scholar proved me wrong. C. J. Cornthwaite

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Eyewitnesses don't explain the Gospels. But this does.

Eyewitnesses don't explain the Gospels. But this does. C. J. Cornthwaite

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Why Modern Christianity NEEDS You to Be Ashamed of Sex (It's Not What You Think)

Why Modern Christianity NEEDS You to Be Ashamed of Sex (It's Not What You Think) C. J. Cornthwaite

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Bible scholars fell for a myth. & built a field on it.

Bible scholars fell for a myth. & built a field on it. C. J. Cornthwaite

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Papias' fragments prove something ... but not what people think (this is a MESS!)

Papias' fragments prove something ... but not what people think (this is a MESS!) C. J. Cornthwaite

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Was Jesus Crucified Between Thieves? NOPE!! 🤯

Was Jesus Crucified Between Thieves? NOPE!! 🤯 C. J. Cornthwaite

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I was taught atheism is a religion. But what would that even mean? 🤔

I was taught atheism is a religion. But what would that even mean? 🤔 C. J. Cornthwaite

3.6K views - 4 weeks ago

Gospels skip Jesus' description. He thinks he knows why 🤔

Gospels skip Jesus' description. He thinks he knows why 🤔 C. J. Cornthwaite

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2 Peter might quote a banned apocalypse. One word gives it away.

2 Peter might quote a banned apocalypse. One word gives it away. C. J. Cornthwaite

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Evangelicalism ruins lives. And you still won't listen.

Evangelicalism ruins lives. And you still won't listen. C. J. Cornthwaite

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I Studied Religion. There's 1 Thing Christians CAN'T Admit.

I Studied Religion. There's 1 Thing Christians CAN'T Admit. C. J. Cornthwaite

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Is Jesus' REAL ascension story hidden in Mark?

Is Jesus' REAL ascension story hidden in Mark? C. J. Cornthwaite

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Early Christians LOVED it. The Church CUT It From the Canon.

Early Christians LOVED it. The Church CUT It From the Canon. C. J. Cornthwaite

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I tried an apologetic method. And it proved Romulus' resurrection? 🤯

I tried an apologetic method. And it proved Romulus' resurrection? 🤯 C. J. Cornthwaite

5.7K views - 4 weeks ago

Bible Scholars aren't the enemy. This is

Bible Scholars aren't the enemy. This is C. J. Cornthwaite

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Bible Scholars need a wake-up call!! (Richard C. MIller)

Bible Scholars need a wake-up call!! (Richard C. MIller) C. J. Cornthwaite

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I read "a virgin will conceive" in my NIV... Then I checked the Hebrew.

I read "a virgin will conceive" in my NIV... Then I checked the Hebrew. C. J. Cornthwaite

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Justin Martyr's bizarre case for the resurrection? It was common.

Justin Martyr's bizarre case for the resurrection? It was common. C. J. Cornthwaite

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Gospel readers knew a Son of God—It wasn't Jesus

Gospel readers knew a Son of God—It wasn't Jesus C. J. Cornthwaite

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Mark copied Roman propaganda... for Jesus 🤯

Mark copied Roman propaganda... for Jesus 🤯 C. J. Cornthwaite

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Why is Moses at the Transfiguration? 1st-C Jews knew why!

Why is Moses at the Transfiguration? 1st-C Jews knew why! C. J. Cornthwaite

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500 witnesses saw . . . WHAT?? We should read Paul again!! 😱

500 witnesses saw . . . WHAT?? We should read Paul again!! 😱 C. J. Cornthwaite

19.1K views - 1 month ago

Jesus' words kept changing. This Gospel fragment proves it wasn't accidental.

Jesus' words kept changing. This Gospel fragment proves it wasn't accidental. C. J. Cornthwaite

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I felt guilty about leaving faith. I wish someone had told me this. #exvangelical

I felt guilty about leaving faith. I wish someone had told me this. #exvangelical C. J. Cornthwaite

8.1K views - 1 month ago

What is Mark's Christology? It's not what Christians teach.

What is Mark's Christology? It's not what Christians teach. C. J. Cornthwaite

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I Searched 15 Years for the 'True Church.' Then I Stopped. Here's Why.

I Searched 15 Years for the 'True Church.' Then I Stopped. Here's Why. C. J. Cornthwaite

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Luke knew Josephus. This is the verse that convinced me

Luke knew Josephus. This is the verse that convinced me C. J. Cornthwaite

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I was a Pastor. Becoming agnostic saved my faith.

I was a Pastor. Becoming agnostic saved my faith. C. J. Cornthwaite

11.9K views - 1 month ago

We were desperate for Bible 'proof'. It's why Christians Get SCAMMED. @Kipp Davis Part 2

We were desperate for Bible 'proof'. It's why Christians Get SCAMMED. @Kipp Davis Part 2 C. J. Cornthwaite

8.5K views - 1 month ago

Dead Sea Scrolls Scholar "I proved my own work was fake" w/ @Kipp Davis

Dead Sea Scrolls Scholar "I proved my own work was fake" w/ @Kipp Davis C. J. Cornthwaite

7.1K views - 1 month ago

2,000 Crucifixions: The Christmas Story You've NEVER Heard (w/ @JamesTaborVideos )

2,000 Crucifixions: The Christmas Story You've NEVER Heard (w/ @JamesTaborVideos ) C. J. Cornthwaite

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I was raised Christian. Did we miss the 'True Meaning' of Christmas??🎄(Christmas Reflection)

I was raised Christian. Did we miss the 'True Meaning' of Christmas??🎄(Christmas Reflection) C. J. Cornthwaite

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Where did Luke's nativity come from? John the Baptist.

Where did Luke's nativity come from? John the Baptist. C. J. Cornthwaite

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Evidence Luke Used a John the Baptist Source (The Magnificat)

Evidence Luke Used a John the Baptist Source (The Magnificat) C. J. Cornthwaite

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I spent 15 years studying religion. Nobody can answer this question.

I spent 15 years studying religion. Nobody can answer this question. C. J. Cornthwaite

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The Virgin Birth Was ADDED Later (Here's How We Know)

The Virgin Birth Was ADDED Later (Here's How We Know) C. J. Cornthwaite

13K views - 3 months ago

Where Does Christian 'Revelation' ACTUALLY Come From? (Reflection)

Where Does Christian 'Revelation' ACTUALLY Come From? (Reflection) C. J. Cornthwaite

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I Interviewed a Josephus Expert. Luke Never Looked the Same. 🤯w/ Steve Mason

I Interviewed a Josephus Expert. Luke Never Looked the Same. 🤯w/ Steve Mason C. J. Cornthwaite

52.5K views - 3 months ago

I Taught the Magi Were 'Wise Men.' I Was Wrong. 🤯

I Taught the Magi Were 'Wise Men.' I Was Wrong. 🤯 C. J. Cornthwaite

14.2K views - 3 months ago

I Defended Luke's Census for Years. Then I Actually Read the Greek. 😳

I Defended Luke's Census for Years. Then I Actually Read the Greek. 😳 C. J. Cornthwaite

8.6K views - 3 months ago

I WON'T call myself "Saved". But I'm still a Christian (even if ppl disagree)

I WON'T call myself "Saved". But I'm still a Christian (even if ppl disagree) C. J. Cornthwaite

8K views - 3 months ago

I learned 3 TERRIFYING Christian beliefs as a kid. None Are Biblical #exvangelical

I learned 3 TERRIFYING Christian beliefs as a kid. None Are Biblical #exvangelical C. J. Cornthwaite

27.4K views - 3 months ago

I preached on Judas. Then I realized Paul doesn't know about him 😳

I preached on Judas. Then I realized Paul doesn't know about him 😳 C. J. Cornthwaite

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Gavin Ortlund's Canon Argument Fails (Here's Why)

Gavin Ortlund's Canon Argument Fails (Here's Why) C. J. Cornthwaite

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Paula Fredriksen - Early Christian Diversity, Persecution & Empire

Paula Fredriksen - Early Christian Diversity, Persecution & Empire C. J. Cornthwaite

12.1K views - 3 months ago

Gospel authors were storytellers. These 5 contradictions prove it. #gospels

Gospel authors were storytellers. These 5 contradictions prove it. #gospels C. J. Cornthwaite

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We didn't choose #deconstruction. Stop blaming us. (Wes Huff Response)

We didn't choose #deconstruction. Stop blaming us. (Wes Huff Response) C. J. Cornthwaite

17.5K views - 3 months ago

I Preached from 1 Timothy for Years. Then Learned It's a Forgery. 💔

I Preached from 1 Timothy for Years. Then Learned It's a Forgery. 💔 C. J. Cornthwaite

17K views - 3 months ago

I Thought ALL Christians MUST Believe 3 Things. Seminary Changed My Mind.

I Thought ALL Christians MUST Believe 3 Things. Seminary Changed My Mind. C. J. Cornthwaite

6.8K views - 3 months ago

How Cities Shaped Christianity (with Emiliano Urciuoli)

How Cities Shaped Christianity (with Emiliano Urciuoli) C. J. Cornthwaite

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What 10 Famous Bible Verses Actually Mean (Context Changes Everything)

What 10 Famous Bible Verses Actually Mean (Context Changes Everything) C. J. Cornthwaite

8.6K views - 4 months ago

How to Spot What Paul REALLY Wrote (Pauline Scholar)

How to Spot What Paul REALLY Wrote (Pauline Scholar) C. J. Cornthwaite

7K views - 4 months ago

We Desperately Need #deconstruction (But Most People Stop Too Soon) #christianity

We Desperately Need #deconstruction (But Most People Stop Too Soon) #christianity C. J. Cornthwaite

8.3K views - 4 months ago