I had not planned on blogging about the alleged "find" of Jesus' tomb because I thought it nonsense, but I see it is getting so much media play (including "Larry King Live" et al) that I had better at least make some mention of it. Maybe the best way to do that would be to cite responses. I wish I had time to produce extracts but I don't. To "No Compromise" blog I am indebted to the following links: Ben Witherington, James White, and Brian Maloney (of "Hot Air" fame).
The Anchoress isn't a bit concerned (she titles her post "Laughing at the Jesus Tomb.") She offers a slate of websites to check out for additional comments including Mac’s Mind, Stand to Reason, Captains Quarters Blog, Texas Rainmaker, The Dude finding Jesus, and Doug Ross.
Maybe I should be concerned, but I'm not. I'm bored. I've lived too long. I'm too aware of the way these media blitzes work. It's all so tedious. Besides my own skepticism, many of the posts above (see for example the Stand to Reason post) explain the huge, really really huge, improbability of this being the tomb of Jesus. So I say, rest easy, keep trusting in the Lord. These attacks on Christian faith, though mounting in intensity, should be expected. (Cf. the extraordinary hype given the story on NBC's "Today" show)
Actually, from another perspective, maybe this media blitz should be welcomed. Considering the state of religious knowledge in the United States at present, it may come as a revelation to some that Christian faith is built on the proclamation of Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead. That may come as a shock to some people.