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Are there Christians here who blame "the Jews" for the death of Jesus?
Originally posted by KunsooGod is to blame. If you want to call it that.
Are there Christians here who blame "the Jews" for the death of Jesus?
Originally posted by Kunsoofor sure there were Jews who hold some responsibility in the crucifixtion, as well as Romans. Jesus himself bares the greatest burden here though. He could have at any time recanted, or answered differently to Pilate. He knew what his words would do, yet he spoke them anyway. Like Socrates it was a rational suicide. He knew what his death and ressurection would accomplish.
Are there Christians here who blame "the Jews" for the death of Jesus?
Originally posted by Jenn1482I think you need another Bible Jenn. Apparently its missing this verse:
Jesus was probably killed by a Roman plot.
Men throughout history have tried to assign blame for his death to various groups or people.
Crucifixion was a wholly Roman way to kill enemies of the state. If the Romans thought this 'Savior Cult' as they saw it could be a threat to them, so they could easily arrest and kill the leader with their author ...[text shortened]... eath, it begins there.
I hope that this might fill your hearts with peace.
-Jenn
Originally posted by Rajk999So does anybody here who blames the persecution and death on Judaism still hold it against them?
I think you need another Bible Jenn. Apparently its missing this verse:
Luke 23:4 Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.
Originally posted by KunsooWhat exactly do you mean by 'hold it against them' ? Who are we to hold anything against the Jews or Romans for that matter when the victim in all this, said :
So does anybody here who blames the persecution and death on Judaism still hold it against them?
It is no accident that the majority of the pogroms of Europe took part right around Easter. Part of the fury arises from the fact that the Book of John refers to the oppressors simply as "the Jews" rather than "the scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees."
By the ...[text shortened]... ligion - having created "Rabbinical Judaism" out of the ashes of Temple centered Judaism.
Originally posted by KunsooPart of the fury arises from the fact that the Book of John refers to the oppressors simply as "the Jews" rather than "the scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees."
So does anybody here who blames the persecution and death on Judaism still hold it against them?
It is no accident that the majority of the pogroms of Europe took part right around Easter. Part of the fury arises from the fact that the Book of John refers to the oppressors simply as "the Jews" rather than "the scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees."
By the ...[text shortened]... ligion - having created "Rabbinical Judaism" out of the ashes of Temple centered Judaism.
Originally posted by galveston75You are right. They were jealous of Jesus's appeal to the common
The Jews Annas and Caiaphas were High Priest and were very instrumental in Jesus's death.
Originally posted by josephwYes, but is God a Jew? 😛
God is to blame. If you want to call it that.
Remember what Jesus said to Pilate? [b]"Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above:"
It was God's plan for Jesus to be crucified.[/b]