Was The Crucifixion Political?

[Dedicated Mind]

was the kingdom of God that Jesus preached a political threat to rome? he was crucified as King of the Jews. Is that a political statement to the christian movement? Should our christianity be a political threat to the powers that be?

[navygoat1998]

Originally Posted by Dedicated Mind

was the kingdom of God that Jesus preached a political threat to rome? he was crucified as King of the Jews. Is that a political statement to the christian movement? Should our christianity be a political threat to the powers that be?

Dm I find the Cross to be political in that it was not the Roman Government who feared Jesus but the Religious leaders.

[Dedicated Mind]

Originally Posted by navygoat1998

Dm I find the Cross to be political in that it was not the Roman Government who feared Jesus but the Religious leaders.

so you think it was only the jews to blame? what motivation was there for rome to crucify?

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by Dedicated Mind

so you think it was only the jews to blame? what motivation was there for rome to crucify?

They were a political party in some ways.

[navygoat1998]

Originally Posted by Dedicated Mind

so you think it was only the jews to blame? what motivation was there for rome to crucify?

From a sin and salvation standpoint the Jews and the gentiles hold equal responsibility but from a political standpoint Pilate appeased the Jewish leadership.