[mict42]

The story is about JEWS KILLING A JEW WHO TRIED TO DEFINE GOD AS LOVING OF ALL HIS CHILDREN. Let guilt fall close to the tree. The story is that of mankind condemning one of their own because what was being said destablized the money trail. Sorry, that's what happened, by all accounts.

[joesnuffy]

The Jews bore false witness against Jesus because he told them and showed them that he was is God and the Messiah they had all 'claimed' they were waiting for....

He took their world view and stood it on its head....and proved that they were not the religous authorities they claimed to (be based upon expertise or a holy relationship with God) but were instead bullies and tyrants who exploited the people while claiming to be His representatives...

Not unlike the modern Christian mega churches and mammom preachers of today...imo