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*"We don't want you to mess with our minds. We don't want any of your so-called spiritual strength. Just make us ''physically'' strong and able to withstand our aggressors. Or die." | *"We don't want you to mess with our minds. We don't want any of your so-called spiritual strength. Just make us ''physically'' strong and able to withstand our aggressors. Or die." | ||
By crucifying Jesus, the Jewish people | By crucifying Jesus, the Jewish people made clear (somewhat radically) that they preferred ''physical power over spiritual alienation''. I think that's what the episode is about. | ||
(I wasn't really speculating up there : Jesus and Barabbas being "the same person" has been widely suggested. It's discussed in some detail in the Wikipedia article, and I only took it a little bit further.) | (I wasn't really speculating up there : Jesus and Barabbas being "the same person" has been widely suggested. It's discussed in some detail in the Wikipedia article, and I only took it a little bit further.) | ||