Jesus and Mob Justice

Crucifixion was a gruesome statement to anyone who dared to stand up against the Roman government. The Jewish leaders pushed Jesus forward as one who stood in this position. The greatest act of injustice of all time. Even modern Jewish apologists acknowledge that this, if they believed it was true, would have been completely unjust. Quick, illegal, nighttime trials aim at punishment rather than justice. Jesus must die. Now they only need to work out how. Without a clear charge they depend on the power of mob rule. Pilate, Jesus' Roman judge, couldn't extricate himself from the pressure without negative consequences to himself. Jesus, an innocent man, is ultimately condemned. Perfection bears the penalty of perversion.