A thought for the upcoming Easter (x-posted from religion)
Today is Good Friday, the day that Christians believe is when Jesus was crucified. Crucifixion was generally reserved for those who rebelled against the Roman State, so the fact that Jesus was crucified, with the title "King of the Jews" on a plaque fixed to the cross, suggests that to Rome, His crime was clearly treason.
What was His treason? It was stating that He was here to establish a kingdom. And His kingdom was based on what He called the new law that was to replace the old law of the Jewish Bible.
That new law, and the movement He created, have persisted for nearly 2000 years, and spread from one tiny corner of the vast Roman Empire to the entire world.
Those of us who call ourselves Christians attempt to follow His words, and attempt to follow His example. And we fail, and try again.
Have a happy Easter.
Guillaume
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