The Powers.

The powers and authorities of our world correspond to the Roman dictators and the religious authorities of ancient Israel. 

The Corporate Plutocrats and the Religious Right represent the powers and authorities now.

And it is these powers and authorities which conspired to kill Jesus.

Jesus was God's representative on Earth.

So why did the religious authorities of ancient Israel plot to kill him?

Because Jesus was contradicting the teachings of the Priests.

Jesus taught forgiveness of sins.

And forgiveness of sins did not suit the Priests.

Sin was, and still is, the major tool which subjugates the masses.

Sin puts you in debt.

And debt must be paid off.

But Jesus told parables about the Master writing off debts.

He also taught that God is Love.

But the powers of this world are invested in an angry God - a God of judgement and punishment.

This false God is what keeps the masses in line.

And their major threat is hell.

Jesus did not threaten people with hell.

Jesus promised Heaven.

Jesus was merciful and compassionate.

And these qualities reflect the nature of God.

God is Love.

And His face is Mercy.

We can give thanks for that.

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