From the Series “The Apostles’ Creed.” The Creed makes a staggering leap from Jesus’ birth to His crucifixion. Why does the Creed ignore Jesus’ ministry and teachings … or does it? Also, what is the significance of naming Pontius Pilate, an antagonist in the Christian story, in the Creed? These questions help us better understand God’s perspective on suffering, which is drastically different – and more praiseworthy – than any other religious or philosophical concept of suffering.