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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.

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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.