I agree, the story makes no sense. Especially to those groups of people who think we are still all born in sin and simple belief in Jesus and this story of sin eradicting sacrifice is what absolves them. Adds another layer of stupidity and cruelty on top.
“Eternity is a terrible thought. I mean, where's it going to end?”
― Tom Stoppard, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
― Tom Stoppard, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead