There is a general perception among a large number of people that the reason Jesus was crucified was that he was becoming increasingly popular, influential and thus a threat for the Pharisees and the Roman Empire within less than three years. While this is largely correct, the exact reason for which Jesus was crucified on that fateful Friday was based on the single charge that He had called Himself the son of God, thus equaling Himself with God. He was accused of blasphemy. Besides that, there were many other charges that were levied against Him but all were found to be not trustworthy by Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor who was handling the case of Jesus. One of those charges was that Jesus had called himself the king of the Jews. Thus, on the cross above the head of Jesus was nailed a plate over which was written ‘INRI’ meaning ‘Jesus the Nazarene, king of the Jews’. He was also made to wear a crown of thorns.

The modern day Jesuses may not be crucified but are still shunned by the society and suppressed. Nothing really has changed in 2000 years.