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To a degree.
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I am warden and guardian of the temple,
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and as such, I feel I have a small request to make.
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Go on.
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Roman soldiers around the temple this time of year
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do not help to make the people feel your tolerance.
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Quite the opposite, in fact.
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We are all too aware that we are an occupied country.
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And what do you suggest?
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I would suggest that you remove your troops from my temple
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and let my people celebrate their festival in peace.
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Your people and your temple?