These last few days I have heard Christians I respect say things I won't repeat about a woman they only know through a trial they didn't follow. Thank God for our justice system!The Casey Anthony trial brings out the worst in those of us who have a deep sense of justice but are sometimes led by our emotions or, worse, the media blitz portrayal of a case. Trial by an impartial jury of twelve peers, the 6th amendment guarantee, assures that anyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent - not guilty; protected from an arbitrary and overzealous judge, or prosecutor.... or television viewer. It is our instinct as a people that gave rise to the charge that one is "acting as judge and jury." Although the system may not always get it right, it is a hedge against the lynch mob mentality to which we are prone.
Think of it this way: If Jesus had been tried under our system of justice, his case would likely have been thrown out and He would have walked. Instead He subjected Himself to a miscarriage of justice by night, by His enemies, by the will of God to save us.
Mystery of mysteries.
