Zone1 Palm Sunday Was A Protest Not A Procession.

[0311]

On Sunday, in cities around the world, Christians begin Holy Week by celebrating Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem for the final time before his death and resurrection. To mark the day, Christians recreate Jesus’ procession, often starting outside churches and winding down sidewalks and city streets waving palm branches.

Opinion | Palm Sunday Was a Protest, Not a Procession

Jesus’ procession was a parody of imperial power — a deliberate mockery of Roman spectacle and a prophetic enactment of a kingdom not built on violence but on justice.

www.nytimes.com

Celebrations like this often miss an uncomfortable truth about Jesus’ procession: At the time, it was a deliberate act of theological and political confrontation. It wasn’t just pageantry; it was protest.

On that first Palm Sunday, there was another procession entering Jerusalem. From the west came Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, riding a warhorse and flanked by armed soldiers bedecked in the full pageantry of an oppressive empire. Every year during Passover, a Jewish festival celebrating liberation from Egyptian oppression and slavery, Pilate entered Jerusalem to suppress any unrest set off by that memory.

Yesua was protesting Rome, he in his own way challenged the authority of Rome, which NOT a good thing. Pilate was Rome's authority figure. He literally had control over life and death. Christian Nationalism just another word dictatorship. 47 has NOT sent by the non-existent god. He is everything Christians are not. He's corrupt, a serial womanizer. He is a bigot (time for you so-called "Christians" to remember Yeshua a was Jew first, he was NEVER a Christian. He did NOT preach hate. He is the one kicked "The Money Lenders" out of the temple.

One of main reasons I gave on church is because the pure hypocrisy I saw every day. People praising love and peace on Sunday and by Monday, they forgot all about that. These so-called "Christians" talk love their brother and by Sunday Dinner went to their hateful racist ways.

Religion is supposed to be a value, NOT a weapon. Way to many people on this forum have it the other way around.

 

[Polishprince]

On Sunday, in cities around the world, Christians begin Holy Week by celebrating Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem for the final time before his death and resurrection. To mark the day, Christians recreate Jesus’ procession, often starting outside churches and winding down sidewalks and city streets waving palm branches.

Opinion | Palm Sunday Was a Protest, Not a Procession

Jesus’ procession was a parody of imperial power — a deliberate mockery of Roman spectacle and a prophetic enactment of a kingdom not built on violence but on justice.

www.nytimes.com

Celebrations like this often miss an uncomfortable truth about Jesus’ procession: At the time, it was a deliberate act of theological and political confrontation. It wasn’t just pageantry; it was protest.

On that first Palm Sunday, there was another procession entering Jerusalem. From the west came Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, riding a warhorse and flanked by armed soldiers bedecked in the full pageantry of an oppressive empire. Every year during Passover, a Jewish festival celebrating liberation from Egyptian oppression and slavery, Pilate entered Jerusalem to suppress any unrest set off by that memory.

Yesua was protesting Rome, he in his own way challenged the authority of Rome, which NOT a good thing. Pilate was Rome's authority figure. He literally had control over life and death. Christian Nationalism just another word dictatorship. 47 has NOT sent by the non-existent god. He is everything Christians are not. He's corrupt, a serial womanizer. He is a bigot (time for you so-called "Christians" to remember Yeshua a was Jew first, he was NEVER a Christian. He did NOT preach hate. He is the one kicked "The Money Lenders" out of the temple.

One of main reasons I gave on church is because the pure hypocrisy I saw every day. People praising love and peace on Sunday and by Monday, they forgot all about that. These so-called "Christians" talk love their brother and by Sunday Dinner went to their hateful racist ways.

Religion is supposed to be a value, NOT a weapon. Way to many people on this forum have it the other way around.

Not true at all.

Luke 23:4 "Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man."


Jesus was found not guilty of rebellion against the Roman state, according the judge who heard the case.

The reason why Jesus was crucified was part of a plea bargain where Pilate agreed to release Barabbas.

 

[0311]

Not true at all.

Luke 23:4 "Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man."


Jesus was found not guilty of rebellion against the Roman state, according the judge who heard the case.

The reason why Jesus was crucified was part of a plea bargain where Pilate agreed to release Barabbas.

Very true, take your version of your bible and shove it. Pilate was a Roman Strong Man. Yeshua (proper spelling) preached love and acceptance. Pilate was thug.

Yeshua entered Jerusalem as a man of peace, Pilate entered as the Military Governor whose sole purpose was to quill dissent. He ruled with an iron fist. But I know you need believe what you wrote. BTW, the bible is worthless. It has been written and rewritten more times than I care to think about.

Yeshua did NOT die for anyone's sins. He was executed for challenging the authority of Rome. His deification did NOT occur until 75 - 125 years after his execution by Rome.

 

[JustAnotherNut]

How eloquent of you to turn this into a Trump-hater thread

 

[Polishprince]

Very, take your version of your bible and shove it. Pilate was a Roman Strong Man. Yeshua (proper spelling) preached love and acceptance. Pilate thug.

Why did Pilate find Jesus H. Christ innocent then if he was concerned about the supposed protest held on Palm Sunday? Protesting against Rome was a capital offense.

 

[Meriweather]

Celebrations like this often miss an uncomfortable truth about Jesus’ procession: At the time, it was a deliberate act of theological and political confrontation. It wasn’t just pageantry; it was protest.

Palm branches and a king riding on a donkey isn't so much a sign of protest against a Strong Man riding a warhorse (meaning battle, subjugation) as it was a sign of contrast. Riding a donkey and having palms branches laid before this entrance announcing the victory which brings peace and humility.

 

[Meriweather]

One of main reasons I gave on church is because the pure hypocrisy I saw every day.

Must be especially difficult for those who do not expect to see/find sinners and failures in Church.

 

[0311]

Palm branches and a king riding on a donkey isn't so much a sign of protest against a Strong Man riding a warhorse (meaning battle, subjugation) as it was a sign of contrast. Riding a donkey and having palms branches laid before this entrance announcing the victory which brings peace and humility.

OH MY, another so-called "Christian" who does understand what the article is about. Yeshua entering Jerusalem was an act of peaceful protest. Pilate's entering was a show military force. 47 would one of the money lenders that Yeshua threw out of the temple. But you don't want to hear that. As me, I do NOT need to believe the religious bullshit around what happened that day. I know you do. YOU are one many people that make me happy every fucking Sunday that I do have to sit to you in your very phony house of worship.

 

[Meriweather]

OH MY, another so-called "Christian" who does understand what the article is about. Yeshua entering Jerusalem was an act of peaceful protest. Pilate's entering was a show military force. 47 would one of the money lenders that Yeshua threw out of the temple. But you don't want to hear that. As me, I do NOT need to believe the religious bullshit around what happened that day. I know you do. YOU are one many people that make me happy every fucking Sunday that I do have to sit to you in your very phony house of worship.

We like to serve (Jesus taught this.) It's why so many of us are in church on Sunday. We are anxious to give you a break so that you might have an hour of peace and happiness. Enjoy!

 

[Polishprince]

OH MY, another so-called "Christian" who does understand what the article is about. Yeshua entering Jerusalem was an act of peaceful protest. Pilate's entering was a show military force. 47 would one of the money lenders that Yeshua threw out of the temple. But you don't want to hear that. As me, I do NOT need to believe the religious bullshit around what happened that day. I know you do. YOU are one many people that make me happy every fucking Sunday that I do have to sit to you in your very phony house of worship.

You don't get it. The Roman Empire didn't permit its conquered peoples to peacefully protest.

If Mr. Christ were involved in a peaceful protest, he would have been found guilty of rebellion by Judge Pilate found him to be innocent of the charges.

 

[MarcATL]

We're currently in the "give us Barabas!" phase in America.

And you know how that turned out.

 

[Mashmont]

One of main reasons I gave on church is because the pure hypocrisy I saw every day. People praising love and peace on Sunday and by Monday, they forgot all about that. These so-called "Christians" talk love their brother and by Sunday Dinner went to their hateful racist ways.

Religion is supposed to be a value, NOT a weapon. Way to many people on this forum have it the other way around.

Question: Why would you leave a Christian church because of the bad actions of others? How do the actions of fallible men invalidate the perfect teachings of Jesus? Aren't you your own person?

 

[Polishprince]

Question: Why would you leave a Christian church because of the bad actions of others? How do the actions of fallible men invalidate the perfect teachings of Jesus? Aren't you your own person?

It wouldn't make any sense.

Sure, if someone doesn't believe in Christianity, it would make sense to quit the religion. But just because someone is dissatisfied with some of their fellow Christians?

 

[marvin martian]

On Sunday, in cities around the world, Christians begin Holy Week by celebrating Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem for the final time before his death and resurrection. To mark the day, Christians recreate Jesus’ procession, often starting outside churches and winding down sidewalks and city streets waving palm branches.

Opinion | Palm Sunday Was a Protest, Not a Procession

Jesus’ procession was a parody of imperial power — a deliberate mockery of Roman spectacle and a prophetic enactment of a kingdom not built on violence but on justice.

www.nytimes.com

Celebrations like this often miss an uncomfortable truth about Jesus’ procession: At the time, it was a deliberate act of theological and political confrontation. It wasn’t just pageantry; it was protest.

On that first Palm Sunday, there was another procession entering Jerusalem. From the west came Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, riding a warhorse and flanked by armed soldiers bedecked in the full pageantry of an oppressive empire. Every year during Passover, a Jewish festival celebrating liberation from Egyptian oppression and slavery, Pilate entered Jerusalem to suppress any unrest set off by that memory.

Yesua was protesting Rome, he in his own way challenged the authority of Rome, which NOT a good thing. Pilate was Rome's authority figure. He literally had control over life and death. Christian Nationalism just another word dictatorship. 47 has NOT sent by the non-existent god. He is everything Christians are not. He's corrupt, a serial womanizer. He is a bigot (time for you so-called "Christians" to remember Yeshua a was Jew first, he was NEVER a Christian. He did NOT preach hate. He is the one kicked "The Money Lenders" out of the temple.

One of main reasons I gave on church is because the pure hypocrisy I saw every day. People praising love and peace on Sunday and by Monday, they forgot all about that. These so-called "Christians" talk love their brother and by Sunday Dinner went to their hateful racist ways.

Religion is supposed to be a value, NOT a weapon. Way to many people on this forum have it the other way around.

I hope you think about this the next time you spray-paint a swastika on someone's car, or firebomb their business.