As we reflect on the significance of this sacred time, we are reminded of Pontius Pilate, who publicly washed his hands, declaring, “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” in an attempt to evade personal responsibility and placate the crowd.
This raises a pertinent question as we approach Christianity’s Good Friday: where is the voice of our religious leaders concerning the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia v. Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, et al.? The silence is particularly striking, given the echoes of Christ’s conviction in this modern legal battle.
Consider the parallels between Pilate’s actions and President Trump’s assertion that there is no possibility of returning Garcia to the United States after his wrongful deportation. Pilate’s handwashing was a dramatic gesture aimed at absolving himself of guilt for Jesus’s execution, allowing the crucifixion to proceed under public pressure, despite finding no fault in Christ.
In a similar vein, Trump’s statement serves as a distancing maneuver, suggesting that the outcome of Garcia’s situation is beyond his control and cannot be remedied. As a result, Garcia faces the grim prospect of a life sentence in a prison in El Salvador.
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