An age-old question

Pontius Pilate’s role in the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth is rich ground to till.

The passionately ambitious Roman Prefect of Judea, by historical accounts, was not a nice man. He was not “woke.” Ordering a crucifixion would not burden his conscience—all things being equal.

But all things were not equal in the case of Jesus. These “things” made Pilate nervous— nervous enough that he told the jeering crowd that he found nothing for which to condemn Jesus.

Summed up, it all had to do with “truth,” which Jesus said was his purpose on Earth. To bring the truth.

Pilate’s question is still pertinent today:  “Truth? What is truth?”