Pints With Aquinas Yes, the Resurrection IS a Historical Fact | Ft. Dr. Trent Dougherty | Last Call Ep. 8
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Apr 2, 2026 
Dr. Trent Dougherty, philosopher and theologian who defends Christian apologetics, lays out the historical case for the Resurrection. He explains the 'Three E's' framework: Empty Tomb, Eyewitnesses, and Early Creeds. Short, sharp discussions cover why theft or conspiracy theories fail, why awkward eyewitness details boost credibility, and how early creedal dating strengthens the historical claim.
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Faith Means Trusting Reliable Authorities
- Believing by faith in Christianity often means accepting testimony on authority, not believing without evidence.
- Trent Dougherty compares religious trust to scientific division of epistemic labor and cites Aquinas and Church authorities as legitimate bases for belief.
Background Beliefs Shape Resurrection Likelihood
- Prior background beliefs (like whether God exists) strongly affect how likely a resurrection is judged to be.
- Dougherty argues if theism is even 50% plausible, a resurrected prophet becomes a non-absurd possibility.
Apply The Minimal Facts Three E's Method
- Use the Minimal Facts method: focus on empty tomb, eyewitnesses, and early creeds as widely accepted starting points.
- Dougherty recommends this three-Es mnemonic learned from Gary Habermas for reasonable historical assessment.
