We just watched this class for Liberation Theology. I just wondered where you get the idea that Jesus was a pacifist, or nonviolence practitioner and advocate? I am not disagreeing with you right now. I am asking as there is a debate. I must admit I don't see it. I see him as peaceful. But not anti violence. As in anti war. I know he didn't kill anyone etc. And I do hold a degree in theology. Which goes to show what they miss out in theology lectures lol. There is a lot of assumptions you are just left to. But that is a state university for you. Lots of time proving that the bible is rubbish, yes I know its called lovelier names but really that is all it comes down to. YEs I am a bit of a cynic now. But after 4 years of state theology I think anyone would be. You know though that is any other book, let alone religious tome, was put through the wringer as much as the Bible has I wonder if any book would survive. I actually think that the very fact it keeps on impacting so many peoples lives after it has been denounced by every popular, liberal (old sense), and criticism possible it must be a work from God. I know when the Koran was put through higher criticism let alone literary it falls apart. There is nothing left to read. But that is a different discussion and proves nothing right now.
So question lol, is how do we demonstrate Jesus as being nonviolent endorsing, when he did everything in life to fulfill a purpose, i.e die on the cross. So we really don't get to see him be anything else but a man on a mission. Not the only terms I am thinking in obviously. And no need to jump at me, I do know a lot more than just that statement and am being tongue in cheek about it all. I guess just asking, without any falseness attached, the real answer. Not the fluffy bunny one. Not the appeal to some mystic overlord. Nor reliance on a need to be seen by the world as hippies, Ghanian, Renardian, or some great movement that stops all wars.
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