“You are assuming that human beings cease to exist upon death, but I’m sure you know that Christians do not believe that. Therefore, your statement doesn’t really work in this context.”
I’m assuming nothing, I’m pointing out the flaw of the tenant. Re-read what I wrote.
“Jesus sacrifice was the shedding of His blood for us and in taking on our sins while He was on the cross. (The physical pain was bad enough.)
And my point is, IF he is a god or God, there was no sacrifice and there was no pain. You can’t have it both ways.
He was God manifest in the flesh. What makes you think there wouldn't be any pain?