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Away with This Man, and Release unto Us Barabbas

Written by E. J. Hutchinson | Sep 29, 2025 11:00:02 AM

"Every Christian is, of course, both Pilate and Caiaphas.” ~ W.H. Auden

“The Jews! The Jews!” the malcontented cry,
When, feeling disappointed with their lot
And looking for a scapegoat, they espy
A substitute to blame for all their rot.

Their spit-flecked lips re-echo “Crucify!”;
They think that they’re the saviors in this plot.