If you were alive during the time of Christ's trial, would you have shouted that you wanted Barabas to be free'd and to crucify Jesus?

Cause I think most people are decent enough (atleast in the western world) these days that they would never want that.

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Graylight · 51-55, F

Why not?

It's said that religious leaders stirred the crowd to choose Barabbas, and people like choices being made for them. Additionally, Barabbas demanded nothing from the crowd and was one of them. He demanded no self-examination, no repentance, no acts of mercy or forgiveness.

Are we not still taking the easy, popular way at every chance, particularly when it's cooed to us over and over that it's a good choice, a right choice? In today's climate, Barabbas wouldn't have to do a thing; all Jesus would have to do is demand some effort.

scrood · 31-35

@Graylight The juice wanted to kill Jesus ever since he worked miracles among them, including power over life and death, and that is why the blood of Christ be upon them and their children

Graylight · 51-55, F

@scrood False . All Jesus had to do was bring God back to the people. The Jewish leadership has ostracized and marginalized the neediest.

scrood · 31-35

@Graylight False again, the juice killed Jesus and they know it

Graylight · 51-55, F

@scrood Not true at all. Pharisees had no capital punishment. Only the Romans had the power to prosecute and sentence Jesus to death. That's why he was trotted around to the local leaders. But good job raising that anti-semite flag.

scrood · 31-35

@Graylight Stop spreading conspiracy theories about the juice! Both Mosaic law and the Talmud specify DEATH for specific sins

Graylight · 51-55, F

@scrood Yup, okay. On this side of the crazy line, we call it history, archeology, and so much more. Things you learn about in the grades after you practice vowels.

scrood · 31-35

@Graylight Revisionist history isn't my thing

Graylight · 51-55, F

@scrood Cool, then look into the truth.

scrood · 31-35

@Graylight Already have - it's the libs who deny reality

Graylight · 51-55, F

@scrood When did Middle Eastern archeology and anthropology become political?

Lay down.

scrood · 31-35

@Graylight When did the communists stop destroying nations and peoples?

Graylight · 51-55, F

@scrood And still....