His followers were scattered and in hiding after his crucifixion. Critical scholars - those who don’t believe in the resurrection — don’t really make the argument you’re making. (By scholars, I’m not referring to Internet writers or activists, i’m talking about people critically trained in the the study of history or ancient literature). The non-Christian critical scholars don’t make the kinds of arguments you’re making.

There was not enough time for a disorganized, scattered, despondent, mostly poor group of Jewish men and women — the followers of Jesus — to steal the body of Jesus, hide it away, bribe the guards, cover everything up, and then start boldly proclaiming his resurrection. The latter incidentally would be very much in conflict with the former actions.

Most non-Christian scholars will just say “We don’t know what happened” or some will make the argument that Jesus was NOT buried in a tomb but was put in a common grave. That of course pushes back against the Gospel accounts, but that’s where the scholarly debate is today as I understand it.

If you have other information, feel free to share.

But, again, it’s not my intention here to debate you. Yes, I enjoy talking about this stuff and I have my beliefs. But as the saying goes, I come in peace. :-). And I respect your time. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.