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When the women are at the tomb, they aren't certain what is happening. This is all new -- no one expects the resurrection, right?
The angel does something extraordinary, and sets an important precedent -- the angel invites the women to come and see the place where Jesus was. The angel invites inspection. The angel doesn't rush them out the door, anxious they'll discover the trap door that was hiding all along. The angel gives them a chance to look for themselves, to learn and to think and believe.
Find a church community that encourages big questions, that helps you learn what you believe and why you believe it. Inspect your faith -- God is not afraid of our questions. The beliefs of Christianity have withstood 2,000 years of questions. There's a pretty decent chance someone else has asked a similar question. Your pastor and community leaders may not have an answer, but they should be willing to help you find it.
See the place. Then, once you have seen for yourself, go and tell.
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