{"id":2434850,"date":"2025-05-14T22:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T02:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/im-sticking-with-jesus-joe-rogan-goes-viral-explaining-the-logic-of-christs-resurrection\/"},"modified":"2025-05-14T22:33:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T02:33:44","slug":"im-sticking-with-jesus-joe-rogan-goes-viral-explaining-the-logic-of-christs-resurrection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/im-sticking-with-jesus-joe-rogan-goes-viral-explaining-the-logic-of-christs-resurrection\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I&#8217;m Sticking with Jesus&#8217;: Joe Rogan Goes Viral Explaining the Logic of Christ&#8217;s Resurrection"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fim-sticking-with-jesus-joe-rogan-goes-viral-explaining-the-logic-of-christs-resurrection%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2434850&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/riverside-county-sheriff-not-requiring-vaccine-for-employees\/\" title=\"Riverside County sheriff not requiring vaccine for employees\">recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sidney-powell-is-an-american-legal-giant\/\" title=\"Sidney Powell Is an American Legal Giant\">podcast<\/a> episode<\/a>, Joe Rogan discussed the validity of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservative-beauty-guru-to-launch-make-makeup-great-again-line\/\" title=\"Conservative Beauty Guru To Launch \u2018Make Makeup Great Again\u2019 Line\">religious beliefs<\/a>, especially focusing on Christianity and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-to-review-41-potentially-offensive-works-of-art-including-statues-honoring-lincoln-washington-grant\/\" title=\"Chicago To Review 41 Potentially \u2018Offensive\u2019 Works Of Art Including Statues Honoring Lincoln, Washington, Grant\">historical significance<\/a> of Jesus Christ. Guest Cody tucker joined Rogan in critiquing the Big Bang Theory, questioning the idea that something could arise from nothing. Rogan expressed skepticism towards this scientific clarification, suggesting that believing in a universe that emerged from nothing requires a larger leap of faith than accepting the narrative of Jesus&#8217; resurrection. He noted the irony in how people can <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >readily dismiss religious miracles<\/a> while accepting scientific claims that lack clear explanations. Rogan has shown a growing openness toward Christianity, viewing it as a reasoned belief system rather than mere blind faith. He referenced past discussions on his podcast that explored the evidence supporting Christianity, indicating a shift in his perspective on faith and reason.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Popular podcast host Joe Rogan has been more open to the historical veracity of the Bible, and he recently made yet another nod toward the compelling nature of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n<p>Rogan hosted TikTok personality Cody Tucker last week, and the two went viral after critiquing the underlying assumptions behind the Big Bang Theory.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There&rsquo;s always been something. Wouldn&rsquo;t it be crazier if there wasn&rsquo;t something at one point in time? That seems even crazier than there always has been something,&rdquo; Rogan noted to his guest.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There couldn&rsquo;t be nothing, and then all the sudden everything,&rdquo; Rogan continued.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;What started that? What kicked that off? What snapped its fingers?&rdquo; Tucker asked.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING); 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\t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Exactly,&rdquo; Rogan said.<\/p>\n<p>The former martial artist then raised another valid point: &ldquo;The difference between science and religion is that science only asks you for one miracle.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In other words, scientists expect people to believe, by way of the Big Bang Theory, that something came out of nothing rather than something transcendent and eternal.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;That&rsquo;s a good one,&rdquo; Tucker answered.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Excellent video of Joe Rogan rationally breaking down the atheists claim of creation vs the resurrection of Jesus.<\/p>\n<p>Must watch<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xfTKmrmBST\">pic.twitter.com\/xfTKmrmBST<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/charliekirk11\/status\/1921974390742192450?\">May 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Rogan then made the point that believing in the anti-religion side is a lot more significant of a logical leap than believing the narrative of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/non-christian-tucker-carlson-reacts-woke-bishop-blasted-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christianity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s funny because people will be incredulous about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but yet they&rsquo;re convinced that the entire universe was smaller than the head of a pin, and for no reason that anybody&rsquo;s adequately explained to me, instantaneously it became everything?&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Rogan made clear he was not buying that claim.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m sticking with Jesus on that one,&rdquo; he replied. &ldquo;Jesus makes more sense.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>That was not the first time Rogan has seriously considered the claims of the Christian faith.<\/p>\n<p>While he used to be swayed by the assertions of his atheistic guests, in more recent years, he has started to see that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/joe-rogan-says-need-jesus-wants-come-back-talks-scripture-aaron-rodgers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christianity<\/a> is not an irrational blind faith, but a true belief system for which God has provided abundant evidence, including in the historical record.<\/p>\n<p>Just a few months ago, he hosted Christian apologist Wesley Huff, who beyond <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-light-bulb-goes-off-joe-rogans-head-christian-apologist-explains-gospel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">insightful discussion<\/a> about archaeology and ancient texts provided Rogan with the good news of the gospel.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I actually think that Jesus condemns moralism,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/christian-apologist-appeared-rogan-podcast-says-god-something-incredible-behind-scenes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huff<\/a> remarked. &ldquo;If Jesus is nothing but a moral example, then you can save yourself, and you don&rsquo;t actually need a Savior.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The law is like a mirror, it shows you how dirty you are,&rdquo; Huff continued, describing how Jesus would respond to those who work for their own righteousness: &ldquo;You guys are trying to clean yourselves with a mirror. That&rsquo;s stupid. If anything it&rsquo;s going to make you more messy. Like, get in the shower!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Wesley Huff on Joe Rogan: &ldquo;Jesus condemns moralism&hellip;if Jesus is nothing but a moral exemple, then you can save yourself and you don&rsquo;t actually need a Savior.&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8f7WlaE088\">pic.twitter.com\/8f7WlaE088<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Protestia (@Protestia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Protestia\/status\/1876708421820404042?\">January 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The answer is not trying to be a good person, but recognizing that one falls short of the standard laid out by God, and appealing to the mercy he provided through the death and resurrection of Jesus.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If Jesus is a moral example, it actually misses what I think Jesus actually said about what his purpose was. In that, you can&rsquo;t do enough to actually live up to the standard that God holds you to, and so if you keep striving, you&rsquo;re actually going to wear yourself out and be exhausted,&rdquo; Huff remarked.<\/p>\n<p>Rogan made the connection to a specific group of people.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Like atheists,&rdquo; he concluded.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Last week, he welcomed TikTok influencer Cody Tucker on his show, where they gained attention for questioning the foundational ideas of the Big Bang Theory. Rogan remarked, &#8220;There&#8217;s always been something. Wouldn&#8217;t it be crazier if there wasn&#8217;t something at one point in time? That seems even crazier than there always has been something.&#8221; He further pondered what could have initiated everything from nothing. Tucker responded with a thought-provoking question about what triggered that event.<\/p>\n<p>Rogan emphasized that believing in scientific explanations often requires accepting one miracle-the emergence of everything from nothing-while he finds more sense in Christianity&#8217;s narrative. 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