Reply #74: My theory ...

[ImpeachBush]

Christ did not die on the cross, but the Romans thought he had passed on. He was removed from the cross and taken to a secluded place where he was attended to. Another body was placed in the crypt, but Jesus' followers decided it was a bad idea, because if the Romans checked on the body, they would realize it was not Christ, and would hunt him down to make sure his death sentence was fullfilled. So they broke into the tomb and took the body and disposed of it, and made up some story about Jesus arising. Christ was weak and very ill from the experience on the cross, and decided he would travel afar to recuperate and hide from his followers, the Romans, the Jews, and the hubbub ... to live out the rest of his days in peace and quiet. He stopped to visit his closest followers and advisors before he began his journey, and told them he was headed to paradise. So, his merry men made up a big story ... to cover up the whole scheme.

Perhaps Jesus' journey took him to some quiet, tropical paradise .. maybe some secluded Greek Isle, where he lived the rest of his life alone and relaxed and happy. Or maybe it was Utah.