Jesus Was a Liberal
Jesus Was a Liberal

Author: Scotty McLennan

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Published: 2009-05-12

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 0230621260

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For the millions of people who identify as liberal Christians. In McLennan's bold call to reclaim ownership of Christianity, he advocates a sense of religion based not on doctrinal readings of scripture but on the humanity behind Christ's teachings. He addresses such topics as intelligent design, abortion, same sex marriage, war. torture and much, much more. As he says in the Preface, "We liberal Christians know in our hearts that there is much more to life than seems to meet the rational eye of atheists; yet we find it hard to support supernatural claims about religion that fly in the face of scientific evidence."

Republican Jesus
Republican Jesus

Author: Tony Keddie

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 0520385691

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The complete guide to debunking right-wing misinterpretations of the Bible—from economics and immigration to gender and sexuality. Jesus loves borders, guns, unborn babies, and economic prosperity and hates homosexuality, taxes, welfare, and universal healthcare—or so say many Republican politicians, pundits, and preachers. Through outrageous misreadings of the New Testament gospels that started almost a century ago, conservative influencers have conjured a version of Jesus that speaks to their fears, desires, and resentments. In Republican Jesus, Tony Keddie explains not only where this right-wing Christ came from and what he stands for but also why this version of Jesus is a fraud. By restoring Republicans’ cherry-picked gospel texts to their original literary and historical contexts, Keddie dismantles the biblical basis for Republican positions on hot-button issues like Big Government, taxation, abortion, immigration, and climate change. At the same time, he introduces readers to an ancient Jesus whose life experiences and ethics were totally unlike those of modern Americans, conservatives and liberals alike.

Jesus Was a Liberal
Jesus Was a Liberal

Author: Jerry Wilde

Publisher: LGR Publishing

Published: 2006-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780965761062

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In Jesus was a Liberal, Jerry Wilde takes on conservatives who have ?stolen Jesus? and used (and abused) Christ for political gain. He uses Jesus? words and deeds to demonstrate how the conservative philosophy has very little to do with the way Jesus wants people to live. The conservative agenda is a falsification, and even a rejection, of Christ's teachings. Jesus said, Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. Well, the truth is Jesus was no conservative, Jesus was a Liberal.

Was Jesus a Socialist?
Was Jesus a Socialist?

Author: Lawrence W Reed

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2020-06-09

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1504063716

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Economist and historian Lawrence W. Reed has been hearing people say “Jesus was a socialist” for fifty years. And it has always bothered him. Now he is doing something about it. Reed demolishes the claim that Jesus was a socialist. Jesus called on earthly governments to redistribute wealth? Or centrally plan the economy? Or even impose a welfare state? Hardly. Point by point, Reed answers the claims of socialists and progressives who try to enlist Jesus in their causes. As he reveals, nothing in the New Testament supports their contentions. Was Jesus a Socialist? could not be more timely. Socialism has made a shocking comeback in America. Poll after poll shows that young Americans have a positive image of socialism. In fact, more than half say they would rather live in a socialist country than in a capitalist one. And as socialism has come back into vogue, more and more of its advocates have tried to convince us that Jesus was a socialist. This rhetoric has had an impact. According to a 2016 poll by the Barna Group, Americans think socialism aligns better with Jesus’s teachings than capitalism does. When respondents were asked which of that year’s presidential candidates aligned closest to Jesus’s teachings, a self-proclaimed “democratic socialist” came out on top. Sure enough, the same candidate earned more primary votes from under-thirty voters than did the eventual Democratic and Republican nominees combined. And in a 2019 survey, more than seventy percent of millennials said they were likely to vote for a socialist. Was Jesus a Socialist? expands on the immensely popular video of the same name that Reed recorded for Prager University in July 2019. That video has attracted more than four million views online. Ultimately, Reed shows the foolishness of trying to enlist Jesus in any political cause today. He writes: “While I don’t believe it is valid to claim that Jesus was a socialist, I also don’t think it is valid to argue that he was a capitalist. Neither was he a Republican or a Democrat. These are modern-day terms, and to apply any of them to Jesus is to limit him to but a fraction of who he was and what he taught.”

Was Jesus a Liberal Or a Conservative?
Was Jesus a Liberal Or a Conservative?

Author: Dan van der Wolf

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2020-10-07

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13:

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Was Jesus a liberal or a conservative?The answer to this question is of tremendous value to all those who value Truth and Goodness.What did Jesus teach regarding politics?And how can it apply to us today?This book provides timely insight into the answers to these and other political-spiritual questions, including: -How to avoid the pitfalls of modern politics-How to develop spiritual discernment-How to know who to vote for-How to be a force for true social good in the world-How to better follow Christ/Truth politically and in life

Jesus Was a Liberal
Jesus Was a Liberal

Author: Joseph A. Sheridan

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 1425971679

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Sheridan was provoked by the perpetual attempt of the religious right and the ultra-conservative elements in America to label everything "liberal" as if it were an evil that had invested our entire society with the poisonous venom. He feels that Jesus established the basis for precisely what the Democratic Party has espoused for the past seventy-five years.

The Political Teachings of Jesus
The Political Teachings of Jesus

Author: Tod Lindberg

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-03-17

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 0061749613

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Longtime political analyst and commentator Tod Lindberg goes beyond punditry to address how Jesus's words and teachings—once a radical set of ideas—have come to define our concept of government and our vision for society.

Jesus for President
Jesus for President

Author: Shane Claiborne

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-08-30

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0310862701

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Jesus for President is a radical manifesto to awaken the Christian political imagination, reminding us that our ultimate hope lies not in partisan political options but in Jesus and the incarnation of the peculiar politic of the church as a people 'set apart' from this world. In what can be termed lyrical theology, Jesus for President poetically weaves together words and images to sing (rather than dictate) its message. It is a collaboration of Shane Claiborne's writing and stories, Chris Haw's reflections and research, and Chico Fajardo-Heflin's art and design. Drawing upon the work of biblical theologians, the lessons of church history, and the examples of modern-day saints and ordinary radicals, Jesus for President stirs the imagination of what the Church could look like if it placed its faith in Jesus instead of Caesar. A fresh look at Christianity and empire, Jesus for President transcends questions of 'Should I vote or not?' and 'Which candidate?' by thinking creatively about the fundamental issues of faith and allegiance. It's written for those who seek to follow Jesus, rediscover the spirit of the early church, and incarnate the kingdom of God.

Jesus Was a Liberal
Jesus Was a Liberal

Author: Joseph A. Sheridan

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 9781425971687

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Jesus was a Liberal was provoked by the perpetual attempt of the religious right and the ultra-conservative elements in America to label everything "liberal" was if it were an evil that had infested our entire society with the poisonous venom. The party of Lincoln who deeply believed that "government should do for people what they cannot do for themselves or do so well," has betrayed the words of their founder by vigorously opposing programs vital to our nation's future including Social Security, unemployment compensation, and Medicare. Labeling liberals as communists, "pinkos", socialists, the Republican Party's right-wing and their evangelical Christians co-conspirators has pelted liberals with every kind of vindictive accusation imaginable. The fact is that the Man from Galilee insisted that his followers feed those who are hungry, give water to those who thirst, clothe those who are naked, and visit those in prison, He was establishing the basis for precisely what the Democratic Party has espoused for the past seventy-five years. A quick review of the word "liberal" in the Webster's New Universal Dictionary, one immediately reads these characteristics "maximum individual freedom,""government protection of civil liberties," "characterized by generosity and a willingness to give in large amount." In fact, one must question whether it is possible to be a Christian and a Republican in the same life. This work will answer that question chapter after chapter.

The Christian Left
The Christian Left

Author: Lucas Miles

Publisher: BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC

Published: 2021-05-04

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1424562155

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The church has been invaded. The Christian Left unveils how liberal thought has entered America's sanctuaries, exchanging the Trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for the trinity of diversity, acceptance, and social justice. This in-depth look at church history, world politics, and pop culture masterfully exposes the rise and agenda of the Christian Left. Readers will learn how to: Identify and refute the lies of the Christian Left Uncover the meaning of love as Jesus defined it Navigate controversial subjects such as abortion, gender identity, and the doctrine of hell Gain confidence in upholding biblical values Come face-to-face with the person of Jesus, who is neither left nor right but the embodiment of truth and grace Be equipped with a strong understanding of issues facing the church today and empowered to elevate God's truth, justice, and wisdom.