Christian lawyer sues Israel for Jesus' death

Kenyan Lawyer Takes State of Israel to Hague over Jesus’ Death A Kenyan lawyer, Dola Indidis, has petitioned the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague to hold the State of Israel and Italy responsible for what he terms the unlawful trial and execution of Jesus Indidis, a former spokesperson of the Kenyan judiciary, is attempting to sue Tiberius (emperor of Rome from 42 BC–AD 37), Pontius Pilate, and a selection of Jewish elders. (Jerusalem Post) “Evidence today is on record in the Bible, and you cannot discredit the Bible,” Indidis said. (Kenyan Citizen News) Although he lists charges against individuals who have been dead for over 2,000 years, Indidis reasons that the governments for whom they acted can and should still be held responsible. “I filed the case because it’s my duty to uphold the dignity of Jesus, and I have gone to the ICJ to seek justice for the man from Nazareth,” Indidis said in an interview with the Nairobian. Although Indidis does not dispute the prophetic and spiritual significance of Jesus' death, he is challenging the mode of questioning used during His trial, as well as the form of punishment during judicial proceedings and the substance of the information used to convict him. “Some of those present spat in his face, struck him with their fists, slapped him, taunted him, and pronounced him worthy of death,” he said, adding, “I am suing as a friend.” (SDE) Indidis wants the ICJ to try Pontius Pilate on charges of “judicial misconduct, abuse of office, bias and prejudice. ” He initially presented his case before the Kenyan High Court in Nairobi in 2007, but the court refused to hear it, saying it lacked jurisdiction. Now he has turned to the World Court. The Kenyan lawyer, who is Roman Catholic, cites the case of Joan of Arc as precedence for his actions. Although this 15th-century Catholic saint won many successes on the field of battle for the French, she was captured by the English and burned at the stake on charges of witchcraft. A quarter-century later, her conviction was overturned by a papal court, and in 1920 she was canonized. (religion news) please pray that Indidis' petition to The Hague does not re-ignite propaganda portraying the Jewish People as "Christ-killers. " This pernicious libel has, over the centuries, been used as an excuse for anti-Semitism and the murder of countless Jews. In response to this traditional belief, Pope Paul VI issued a declaration during the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965) repudiating the belief in the collective Jewish guilt for Jesus' death. Likewise, in 1998, the Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America adopted a resolution that the death of Jesus should not be blamed on Judaism and the Jewish People. (ELCA) The Bible makes it clear that Jesus' death on the execution stake brought atonement for sin. His resurrection forever confirms His work of salvation for all mankind. As well, while on the Roman execution stake, Yeshua forgave His executioners. (Luke 23:34) “ But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)