The story of Barabbas is found in all four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. According to the Gospels, Barabbas was a despicable prisoner who was being held by the Roman authorities at the time of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion.
As a token to the Jews during Passover, The Romans would free one prisoner. (Kinda like the way the President pardons one turkey on Thanksgiving.) Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, brought out Barabbas, a notorious robber, who committed murder during an Insurrection, and he let the crowd choose between releasing either Jesus or the evil Barabbas. Pilate could find no fault in Jesus, so he was surprised when the crowd called out, “Give us Barabbas,” and screamed for Jesus to be crucified. Pilate then washed his hands and said, “I wash my hands of the blood of this innocent man. The crowd said, “Let his blood be upon us and our children.” Anti-Semites, like Hitler, have used that line for centuries as an excuse for exterminating Jewish people.
Last night, history repeated itself. The crowd chose to free a notorious robber who was guilty of murder committed during an insurrection, which he led.
On November 18, 1956, Nikita Khrushchev said in a speech to America. “Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you.”
Last night, whether we like it or not, we started digging our own grave.
Peace & Love, and all of the above,
Earl
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