The problem with too many Atheists that comment on most religion, in this case Christianity, is that MOST arn't informed on ANY of what these theologies teach.
It's a waste of my time personally, to argue with someone who has never studied the Bible. You form an opinion based on alot of things but not on the one thing that's important in conversation: the theology itself. Really your opinion is humorous at best.
It makes sense not to really dissect most other religions because there are red flags we know violate our subjective moral values. Also lack of evidence.
The Bible has quite a bit of evidence. Not to mention historical evidence. Most historians (even non-Christians) will tell you based on the guidelines for determining historical evidence, Jesus existed.
Explaining the motives for the Apostles to say, use Jesus and make up a theology after he passed away isn't far fetched. That's IF the theology was useful to a person or group in power. That's IF the theology helped execute a plan for power.
Problem is, when you look at true Christianity, like Protestants (not Catholics, The Roman Empire created Catholicism because the philosophy of Jesus spread too quickly and they couldn't control it. They decided to use it to their advantage and ADD all this mumbo jumbo, mostly contradicting the very thing they base they're religion on: The Bible and the theology Jesus proposed. This is why Catholic priests wear silk robes and gold, while Jesus preached against such things and basically wore a potato sack for his clothes) (Mormons also contradict a book they sponsor: The Bible) you truly realize it's the only religion that would be HARMFUL to an empire seeking control. This is why the Roman Empire had to put it's twist on it.
People take the theology of Jesus for granted. You sit here in the United States taking for granted why you love it here: This country was set up on the morality of Jesus. You have the freedom to oppose Jesus here because of Jesus. You think you know right from wrong "subjectively" instead of "objectively".
If I placed you Atheists in Islam tomorrow you would soon beg for Jesus and his philosophy of PURE LOVE.
People also think they are too smart for Jesus because we have great science today! Thats so funny, most mock the Bible "why doesnt it tell me more about science and not about metaphors and "fairy tales".
It's because thousands of years ago noone could comprehend science! And God could give a fuck if you understand the science of the world, thats not going to make the world better for anyone, not even yourself. It's a spiritual guide that has stood the test of time. Jesus must of had something going if he is the most known human being to exist in human history!
Just an opinion from someone who has read and STUDIED the Quran, Torah, most of translated Hindu Scriptures, Book of Mormon, and the Bible.
Anyone who has truly studied theologies please chime in, would love to hear from you.