Why do Christians see Judas as bad?

I would say it is because, based on the evidence, Judas' interests were not to "set in motion the events that led to the 'salvation of humanity.'" He was evidently looking to make a quick buck. read more

Christians see Judas as "bad" because, in pro wrestling terms, Judas was one of the "heels." It was his job to be bad, and it's our job to see him as bad. None of that is inconsistent with Judas being part of the great plan. read more

Judas had free will, he did not have to betray Jesus- Believe you me, if Judas decided to not betray him, someone else would of. The reason that Judas betrayed Christ was for a little bit of money. read more

Third, Judas was consumed with greed to the point of betraying the trust of not only Jesus, but also his fellow disciples, as we see in John 12:5-6. Judas may have desired to follow Jesus simply because he saw the great following and believed he could profit from collections taken for the group. read more