[keats5]

"But, I am still wrestling with the whole good v. evil thing in regard to the High Priests. Weren't the priests doing what they were required to do? Priests were the ones ordained by God to carry out blood sacrifices. Jesus had to died, there wasn't an alternative."

I have the same problems with Judas.

[docmcb]

You are perfectly correct that Judas and the high priests (and Pilate et al)were carrying out their parts in God's plan. I imagine that's one reason (among many) for Jesus to ask God to forgive them -- they don't know what they're doing. It's also why we're all to blame and all forgiven.

[MizRiz9]

I have the same problem with Judas too. He was a tool and then lost his life and his soul.