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Can becoming Judas make you understand what he was thinking?

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Kathleen N. Hattrup - published on 04/16/25
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The actor who plays Judas for The Chosen considers what the apostle might have wanted from Jesus, and what Jesus wasn't here to give.

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While the story of Judas might be the most tragic in all of history, there's no doubt that considering what happened in his heart has brought fruit to generations of Christians -- in an attempt to avoid falling into the traps he fell into.

And if your professional work required you to dive deep into Judas in order to effectively imitate him, would that give you insights into what he was thinking? And what led him to the decision that ruined his life?

Actor Luke Dimyan spoke with Aleteia about what might have motivated Judas, what he was missing, and seeking ... and what Jesus wasn't here to give.

While only God can truly search the heart of Judas (or of any of us), Dimyan gives food for thought.

Take a look at the video below:

(Aleteia also spoke with Mary Magdalene, and you can watch that here. Then take a look at Aleteia on Facebook or Instagram for the hilarious "Who Said It" game with the actors.)

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