Is there empirical evidence to explain it all? Yes. Jesus Christ is the evidence of things not seen. He transcended space and time in order to save us. All he wants is for us to accept the gift of salvation He offers. In order to accept Him as our Savior and Lord, we must first recognize that we are not the center of the universe, He is. Coming to grips with our own mortality and finiteness is impossible without His aid.
Jesus Christ said to Saul of Tarsus, "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks." Acts 26:14
All of my preaching is worthless, because I was not converted by preaching but by Jesus Christ's love for me. Seek Him out with all sincerity and He will reveal Himself to you. He loves you so much that He died for You. He wants to share His kingdom with You. I may sound like a nut, but what have you to lose by just seeking Him out?
I offer you a challenge. Tonight, before you go to sleep, kneel next to your bed, or in a closet, or wherever and with your eyes closed just call on the name of Jesus Christ and ask Him to reveal Himself to you. I am not saying He will appear in your presence, although He may (I don't know anyone living who has had such an experience), but the real work He accomplishes is on the inside of us. We are much more than flesh and bone, and it is the inner man who lives inside this coat of flesh that He wants to change. What have you to lose? And if the words of Jesus Christ are true, think what you have to gain.
So in your view, the Jews are screwed?
Is there empirical evidence to explain it all? Yes. Jesus Christ is the evidence of things not seen.
Um, okay...
I offer you a challenge. Tonight, before you go to sleep, kneel next to your bed, or in a closet, or wherever and with your eyes closed just call on the name of Jesus Christ and ask Him to reveal Himself to you.
Been there, done that, haven't had any epiphanies. Now what?