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Originally Posted by The_Heretic
I doubt the Romans crucified him over the issue of monotheism, rather that he had the potential of being a political threat to Roman power. This is because the Romans really don't care what god or gods you pray to in your heart of hearts so long as you kick in the required bit toward Jupiter. The Hebrew were given exception in this as a condition of agreeing to be a protectorate of Rome in 27 B.C., but in trade they had to let the Roman senate be included in deciding who becomes one of the Hebrew priests.
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Well the Romans did not make the decision to crucify Jesus. They did perform the action that the pharisees and the crowd called for. Regardless, just as assuredly as I will be persecuted here Jesus was bound to be killed. And it is what he came to earth for anyway. Yet his actions were perfect in the sight of God.