Reason to believe Christianity is true?

Is there any actual reason to believe Christianity is true? You can quote Bible verses to me all you want, but I don't think I believe the Bible any longer, so it will do no good. I read Paul saying in 1 Corinthians 15 that the entire Christian faith is based upon an event in history-the resurrection of Jesus. Is there any reason to believe that this event actually occurred? Keep in mind I don't take the Bible as inspired, or even generally reliable. Thank you.

The Bible is the source of Christian faith and doctrine, so I am severely limited in my response if I cannot cite it.  Still, your questions tell me that you are willing to hear me out even as I reference some Bible passages.

I cannot convince you that Christianity is true and that the Bible is God’s word, but God can and God does—through his word.  God’s word is “alive and active” (Hebrews 4:12).  God’s word is “truth” (John 17:17).  God’s word is truth because he always speaks the truth (Numbers 23:19; Titus 1:2).  God the Holy Spirit works through his word to change hearts and lives, and the history of the world provides abundant evidence of the Spirit’s workings.

Jesus’ resurrection is vitally important to the Christian faith.  As you noted, 1 Corinthians 15 lists individuals who saw the risen Christ with their own eyes.  Included in that list is a group of more than 500 individuals to whom Jesus showed himself alive.  Christian faith regards that information about Jesus’ resurrection and his post-resurrection appearances as true and accurate.

Your questions tell me that you once had different beliefs about the Bible (“I don’t think I believe the Bible any longer.”).  I would be curious to know what happened in life or your life so that your beliefs changed.  That is something that requires a longer conversation—and one that takes place face-to-face.  So, I would really encourage you to talk with one of our pastors.  He is in a much better position than I to hear your story and provide specific guidance from God’s word.  If you are interested in reading material beyond the Bible, you might consider taking a look at On Being a Christian.

Above all, I encourage you to turn to the tool that God uses to change hearts and minds and lives:  his word.  Start reading through one of the gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke or John—and see Jesus, your perfect substitute, in action.  Pray that God’s Spirit leads you to see and confess the truth.  I will offer that same prayer.  God bless you.