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Even if Jesus came to purposely to die, in order to end sacrifice and fulfill the requirements of the Law to purchase a ransom (as per standard doctrine),
what is overlooked is that TORTURE is forbidden by the Law, as well as False Witness etc.
That is, Jesus could have easily acheived His purpose without crucifixion, scourging and mockery, which were all gratuitous, viscous, and evil. Judas, in his betrayal, the Jewish Leaders in holding a Star Chamber and handing Him over to the Romans, and the Romans in engaging in torture and murder are all utterly guilty of a monstrous and unnecessary crime(s).
Whether or not Jesus 'had to die' for whatever reason, the actions of the people involved in His crucifixion are unpardonable and deadly sins.
According to the Torah (Law of Moses) Any Redeeming or substitutionary Sacrifice had to be killed by strict and humane rules upon the Altar of God, and painlessly as possible, without torture or distress.
Whatever Jesus achieved through His death could have been achieved without torture, humiliation, ridicule, or gratuitous injury and neglect. Therefore, the doctrine of Atonement and Sacrifice must be carefully interpreted to prevent justification of wholly UNLAWFUL acts, which cannot be acceptable to God on any level, ethical, moral, spiritual, or mystical.
The Jewish leaders were rightfully condemned for their guilt in beheading John the Baptist, torturing and murdering Jesus, and persecuting His followers.
Paul acknowledged the evil in his own former deeds as a zealous persecuter of Christians, and God's punishment in the many things he would be required to suffer to make some amends for his henious crimes.
This is why all the NT writers wholeheartedly condemn the actions of the traitor, the Religious leaders and pharisees, and the Roman authorities, unlike later theologians who downplay these elements out of a misplaced embarrassment.
Even if Jesus came to purposely to die, in order to end sacrifice and fulfill the requirements of the Law to purchase a ransom (as per standard doctrine),
what is overlooked is that TORTURE is forbidden by the Law, as well as False Witness etc.
That is, Jesus could have easily acheived His purpose without crucifixion, scourging and mockery, which were all gratuitous, viscous, and evil. Judas, in his betrayal, the Jewish Leaders in holding a Star Chamber and handing Him over to the Romans, and the Romans in engaging in torture and murder are all utterly guilty of a monstrous and unnecessary crime(s).
Whether or not Jesus 'had to die' for whatever reason, the actions of the people involved in His crucifixion are unpardonable and deadly sins.
According to the Torah (Law of Moses) Any Redeeming or substitutionary Sacrifice had to be killed by strict and humane rules upon the Altar of God, and painlessly as possible, without torture or distress.
Whatever Jesus achieved through His death could have been achieved without torture, humiliation, ridicule, or gratuitous injury and neglect. Therefore, the doctrine of Atonement and Sacrifice must be carefully interpreted to prevent justification of wholly UNLAWFUL acts, which cannot be acceptable to God on any level, ethical, moral, spiritual, or mystical.
The Jewish leaders were rightfully condemned for their guilt in beheading John the Baptist, torturing and murdering Jesus, and persecuting His followers.
Paul acknowledged the evil in his own former deeds as a zealous persecuter of Christians, and God's punishment in the many things he would be required to suffer to make some amends for his henious crimes.
This is why all the NT writers wholeheartedly condemn the actions of the traitor, the Religious leaders and pharisees, and the Roman authorities, unlike later theologians who downplay these elements out of a misplaced embarrassment.