Jesus was brought to Herod's palace by the Jews because they were accusing him of disturbing the public peace. At Herod's palace was Pilate and the Jews helped that he would go along with what they said and do as they wished. He didn't believe them and still believed that Jesus was innocent. On the other hand, Pilate didn't want to upset the Jewish leaders. Because so many people were upset with Pilate declaring Jesus innocent, he sent the case to Herod. Herod didn't make a decision regarding the case because he forced Pilate to decide. He gave the people an opportunity to either pardon a murderer or Jesus, the people went with the murderer. Before being sentenced to death, Pilate washed Jesus' hands to hopefully show the people his innocence, but they were not convinced leaving Pilate to go through with the crucifixion.
Pilate had to face a large group of people that were angry with him and he was extremely uncomfortable with them not agreeing with him. I think that everyone innately wants to be accepted and not judged for who they are and how they feel but as we get older it becomes easier and easier to just not care. We have all judged someone or something at some point, and we have all been judged because judgement is part of the society we have been brought up with.
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