I think you may be taking Jesus a bit out of context here. If you consider Matthew 10:34-36 Jesus describes coming as a divider, not a uniter. The apostle John does tend to paint Jesus in the most Manichean terms. It is also worth noting that Jesus' approach to his enemies got him killed by them.

Meister Käßner
Meister Käßner

Written by Meister Käßner

I have been reflecting and writing about the stories, people, and places Northwest of Boston for thirty-five years. I also teach history and manage forest land.

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