Why would Jesus go to the cross?

From: http://EvC Forum: The Fate Of Jesus Followers -->EvC Forum: The Fate Of Jesus FollowersThis whole issue of the evidence of the fate of the early church leaders (apostles in particular) is questionable.It is admittedly not an argument that proves the point being made in the strict definition of proof that Archer, Jar, and Ringo et al demand.Even so, to what do we account the willingness of Jesus Himself to undergo such a death? Even Peter could not understand it, rebuked Jesus at the mention of it, and fought His arrest, until Christ Himself told him to put down his sword.And to what do we attribute the willingness of countless Christians, who to this very day, lay down their lives peaceably for the Gospel?Perhaps this is a better topic to make the point, and deserves a thread of it's own.Faith and belief please...

Seeing how Asgara has made Rob inactive, I see no point in addressing the PNT at this time.