You know I read a book about Jesus once, called the Bible, and it actually doesn't say that, it says the exact opposite about fighting, and war, and even has this part where you pray for your enemies and those who persecute you. He has this odd idea that if you followed him you'd probably end up getting your ass kicked and be killed in the end, but it would be worth it because you'd be rewarded after death. Fuckin' whackjob right? Yeah, he was nuts actually, off the charts. Anyway, carry on.
You missed this part, huh?
Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword ~ Matthew 10:34
You people are just stupid
Nice of you to take that completely out of context. Jesus would be pleased no doubt. And it gets very Pro-Family after that:
The Sword of the Gospel
34"Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35"For I came to SET A MAN AGAINST HIS FATHER, AND A DAUGHTER AGAINST HER MOTHER, AND A DAUGHTER-IN-LAW AGAINST HER MOTHER-IN-LAW;Â…
Cross References
Luke 12:51
Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division.
And then of course we have this winner:
Jesus' Betrayal and Arrest
Â…51And behold, one of those who were with Jesus reached and drew out his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear. 52Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword. 53"Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?Â…
Cross References
Genesis 9:6
"Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made mankind.
Exodus 21:12
"Anyone who strikes a person with a fatal blow is to be put to death.