DNB
Christian
Of course it will, the notion will affect those who were on the fence, or the superficial devotees - they will abandon the faith.However, I doubt it will have any effect on Christianity.
Or, do you think it will?
As far as the sincerely reverent are concerned, the entire Gospel rests solely on the veritable fact of Christ's resurrection. Without his sacrifice, there is no absolution of sin. Without his resurrection, there is no hope for man, and therefore, no faith.
Christ was the first-born of all creation, and the first-born from the dead. Without him, God's entire will and Word looses all its significance.
Jesus did not come to earth to tell people to be good, we are not saved by works, but by grace through faith. So his message of love is superfluous and pointless if he is not the Messiah - Moses and the prophets already taught about righteousness. Jesus taught about laying his life down for mankind.
No death on the cross and subsequent resurrection from the dead, then no Salvation.