I am assuming that the asker of the question believes the Bible to be accurate. Your failure to share that belief is of no consequence to the correct answer.
Let's eliminate EVERY point in the thread so far excpet one question.
How can Islam be backed by Allah, yet lose every fight to a puny little Jewish nation?
It would seem obvious that the TRUE God was on Israel's side and NOT Islam, wouldn't it?
Otherwise Islam would be victorious far more...
Also Matthew 27:
22 “What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” Pilate asked.
They all answered, “Crucify him!”
23 “Why? What crime has he committed?” asked Pilate.
But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify him!”...
Pilate was SCARED.
John 19:
But Pilate answered, “You take him and crucify him. As for me, I find no basis for a charge against him.”
7 The Jewish leaders insisted, “We have a law, and according to that law he must die, because he claimed to be the Son of God.”...
Exactly!
Don't know if it's been mentioned, but the same is true with the insurers. Why not let them be shopped across state lines? THAT would certainly help drive down insurance costs...