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Why Did Jesus Die?
Mel Gibson's movie has thrust this powerful question back at the center of Holy Week

The Good vs. Evil Theory
By incarnation, death and Resurrection, Christ triumphs over Satan and rescues humanity from evil
The Paying-a-Debt Theory
Christ sacrificed himself to make amends for sins against God
The Role-Model Theory
By his example, Christ inspires people to live in obedience to God's ways

Jesus at 2000
A new Gospel based on archaeology and the Bible
[12/6/1999]
Jesus Online
The Internet is shaping our views of faith and religion
[12/16/1996]
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How do you interpret the Crucifixion?

Christ's death is a sign of empathy for human suffering
Christ's death was necessary to cleanse humanity's sins
The real focus should be Christ's love and compassion, not his death




Question of the Week: The Crucifixion

Looking for Mr. Right
Maliki's Last Stand?
The prime minister makes a new call to curb violence, but Iraqis' patience with him and his government is wearing thin
What a Surge Really Means
Can a couple more divisions in Iraq make a difference? Or is Bush's idea too little, too late?
FROM THE APRIL 12, 2004 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 2004

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