Illustrated biblical meme showing Jesus being baptized by John the Baptist in river scene with tropical setting, palm trees, mountains, white dove with rays of light descending from blue sky with clouds, and crowd of witnesses in period clothing watching. White text with black outline at top reads: "JESUS' BAPTISM DOESN'T PROVE HE EXISTED." Bottom text reads: "MARK USES JOHN'S BAPTISM TO INTRODUCE JESUS BEFORE DIVINE BIRTH LEGENDS ARISE, AND LATER CHRISTIANS DROP OR RECAST IT ONCE JESUS IS FULLY GOD." Meme critiques use of baptism story as historical evidence, explaining literary evolution of Jesus narratives.
Jesus's supposed baptism doesn't actually prove he existed. There is a theological reason for it, and therefore can't be used as historical proof.
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