Every time I break contain on Twitter, I am reminded of the greatest blessing ever bestowed upon me: having two warm, pleasant, and encouraging parents that love each other to this day. I love them both dearly.
Nobody ever talks about the huge plot hole in this story.
The Roman soldier would of been a pagan.
Why would a pagan Roman think someone is the "son of god" after dying? What god? Jupiter? Not a typical thing for a pagan Roman to say.
Even if there really was an earthquake at the time of Jesus' crucifixion, he would of just thought Poseidon -- the Earth Shaker -- was really pissed at Jesus, because Jesus dies after, therefore Jesus wasn't divine.
If he wanted this pagan to think Jesus was the son of a god, he would of saved him.. There is no messianic prophecy of a suffering savior in Roman Imperial religion at this time. He would be more interested in a conquering winner who can get himself off the cross and replace himself with the Sanhedrin & Pilate who colluded against him.
That's what Caesar would of done. HAIL CAESAR!
On the golf course it's always
Front left pocket: Cash, chapstick
Front right pocket: Ball, tees, marker, divot tool
Back left pocket: Scorecard holder
Back right pocket: Glove