RE: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] The Passion

[Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On Sun, 29 Feb 2004, Brent Deterding wrote:

> The author's main arguments being that the focus on the physical torture
> and suffering of Jesus downplays the spiritual meaning of the passion
> and that adhering to the gospels puts blame on the Jewish leaders rather
> than the Romans. The author also voices his opinion of Mel Gibson (negative).


I think the issue of 'blame' is interesting.  There have been problems
between Catholics and Jews in Eastern Europe partly because many Catholics
there have long believed that "the Jews killed Jesus."  Maybe I'm
misunderstanding something, but I thought that (according to Christian
theology) Jesus was *supposed* to die on the cross and it was all part of
God's master plan.  So, if that is correct, why does it matter who killed
him?  That said, wasn't it the Romans and not the Jews?

Mike
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