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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
I have my doubts about that. While Jesus would help those who couldn't help themselves. IE the sick, the mentally disturbed. He probably wouldn't lift a finger for that group of people that takes advantage of the social welfare network when they have no need. Jesus would probably be in favor of tightening the welfare system or reforming it so that only those that really had a need could access it.
In terms of violence, Jesus didn't really stop wars, or murders or his own execution, I don't think he ever took a serious stance on non violence. And remember his old man perpatrated every violent act that you could think of including the mass murder of millions through flood, fire and eathquake.
Jesus, would probably actually be a fairly staunch social conservative.
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Yes, Jesus did take a firm stance on non-violence. You have probably heard of the phrase "turn the other cheek".
Jesus's teachings are in large part meant to contrast the old testament, not reinforce it. If there was one thing Jesus taught it was peace.