Site of Jesus’ trial found?

 Archaeologists make stunning find: Could this be the site of Jesus’s trial?

This is an amazing story on many levels, 

It was well presented in the article.

It should be good thing.

Unfortunately, one of those amazing levels can be found is in the "Leave your comment" section at the end of the article.

First, here's a link to the story from MSN. 

Here's an excerpt from that story -

The debate over the site of the trial continues among Christian spiritual leaders, historians and archaeologists. Questions about the location stem from various interpretations of the Gospels, which describe how Jesus of Nazareth was brought before Pilate in the “praetorium,” a Latin term for a general’s tent within a Roman encampment. Some say Pilate’s praetorium would have been in the military barracks, others say the Roman general would probably have been a guest in the palace built by Herod.

Today, historians and archaeologists are certain that Herod’s palace was on the city’s western side, where the Tower of David Museum and the Ottoman-era prison stand.

For Shimon Gibson, an archaeology professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, there is little doubt that the trial occurred somewhere within Herod’s palace compound. In the Gospel of John, the trial is described as taking place near a gate and on a bumpy stone pavement — details that fit with previous archaeological findings near the prison, he said.

We see that the discussion isn't about whether the event took place of not, but over the details of what has been found.  It's not an all too typical piece questioning whether any of the events took place.  Like I said - a good piece.

Unfortunately, the sad part of this story is the comments section.  That's why I give the MSN link.  

I'm not surprised at the comments from non-believers, insulting those of us who are Christians.  

Mt 5:11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 

Jesus told us this would happen.  It shouldn't be a surprise.

What I am disappointed in are the responses, because in the very next verse, He also told us this -

Mt 5:12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

It really makes me wonder -

How many people who claim to be Christians really are?  I know we're forgiven, but come on people.  

Do we really not know that calling unbelievers "stupid" is wrong?

Mt 5:21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.

Do we think we're supposed to be telling people - "you're going to Hell, have fun!"?

Ro 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:

“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

Ro 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Do we really think we're projecting the light of Jesus when we tell people they are ignorant?

Jn 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. 19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God.”