Was Christianity started to control the masses and dictate poltical agendas

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So what you are saying is that you'd have joined the mob in crucifying him?

I remember when I was in high school and still religious, our church would annually put on this massive production of The Story of Jesus. People from out of state would drive over just to see it. Anywho, we all had parts, and at Jesus's crucifixion, we were encouraged to join the crowds in heckling Jesus in order to experience a different viewpoint.