Episode 14: The Tip of the Iceberg.
We are at the airport.
Igor is loudly snoring, deeply asleep. The three scientists are perplexed about the mystery surrounding the alleged resurrection of Jesus.
Ravioli: Another fact is the conversion of his brother.
Banani: You mean Jesus’ brother didn’t believe him?
Ravioli: Not only did he not believe him, but he actually thought he was ‘out of his mind!’
Papaia: If he didn’t believe in him when he was alive, why would he start believing after he was dead?
Ravioli: That’s an interesting question! Sources tell us that James became the leader of the church in Jerusalem, until he was killed because of his faith!
Banani: So the explanation would be that he also saw his resurrected brother…
Papaia: He must have seen the same thing the disciples saw in the upper room!
Ravioli: Whatever it was, they thought it was Jesus.
Papaia: Come on, guys! We’re in the 21st century. We can’t believe in such superstition. We’re scientists!
Banani: Yes! But then one of these five facts must be false!
Ravioli: The issue here is that there is evidence, it’s not a matter of opinion.
Papaia: That’s true! As scientists, we have to follow the evidence. And in this case, it leads to the resurrection.
Banani: According to natural laws, resurrection from the dead after three days is impossible. Moreover, considering that Jesus appeared perfectly healthy and healed from his wounds.
Ravioli: Exactly! Those guys died believing their leader had risen from the dead. If he had appeared in bad condition, they would never have believed him.
Banani: If natural laws do not fully explain reality, and the evidence points us towards a supernatural explanation, we can no longer exclude it a priori.
Ravioli: I don’t know about you, but I want to get to the bottom of this story!
Papaia: True science is always ready to reconsider everything. Our duty is to seek the truth, not to maintain the status quo.
Banani: That’s right! Haven’t we always accused the church of doing the same thing?
Igor (half-asleep): Surely, in the future, reflecting on the disasters of this journey, these three scientists will have a lot to reconsider!