His execution certainly lends an importance to his teachings that other religious teachers don't have. According to the gospels, Jesus was executed for having the audacity to heal people on the sabbath, and in general for being a threat to the dominant religion of his place and time.
The second is based on the whole reason for Christianity, namely Jesus rose from the dead.
After reading the gospels I got the impression that the whole reason for Christianity was to rebel against the corruption of Judaism during Jesus' time and to spread the spirit of truth.
I assume you missed the part of sin atonement, without which Christianity doesn't exist.
After reading the gospels I got the impression that the whole reason for Christianity was to rebel against the corruption of Judaism during Jesus' time and to spread the spirit of truth.
Sure, that sounds like a cause to be persecuted over. I think you need to have your eyes opened when you read the gospel again. I think you missed a few key parts.