People, blinded by religious ideology, have somehow convinced themselves that this is what Jesus would have wanted.  Over the centuries, people have been able to justify their behavior, and demonizing others, by assuming to know what Jesus would have wanted.  Turns out God doesn't care what religion one professes, so long as he is a good person.  Who knew it was so simple, and that books aren't even necessary?  Some of the most-ethical people I know are atheists.