Executive power 2000 years ago

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Well, that still is a good question

Thanks!

I'm not sure if I want to see the Romans and probably get crucified as well. 

My Christian friends don't know why Jesus had to be killed by the Romans but Stephen not. And I like to discuss it here because you people lived in Israel at that time and it is part of your history (even if you doubt some facts).

Well, from what I've read, Pilate was a pretty ruthless leader and didn't really have a soft side so that is why I see doubt in the story. I haven't heard of any other instances in recorded history where Piltate had an annual event letting one person go free, although I may be wrong in my assumption.

Also, there were thousands of Jews and others who were crucified during his reign. I haven't heard of any other time when the Jews help to make a decision as to whether or not a person gets crucified.

Too many scenarios for me that don't seem to jive with how the Roman government was run at that time if you look at history outside of the Christian bible.