Seriously, dont go crazy. Put his teachings and actions in the context of his time period and tell me what you think.
2006-09-11 21:50:59 · 11 answers · asked by helpfulhannah 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Programs arent all handouts. There are plenty out there that help people go back to school or get job training.
2006-09-11 21:58:17 · update #1
Liberals by definition hold Liberty to be the primary political value. 'Liberty' is the condition in which an individual has immunity from tyranny and the arbitrary whimsical, illogical, unquestionable and/or unjust exercise of authority. Broadly speaking, contemporary liberalism emphasizes individual rights. It seeks a society characterized by freedom of thought for individuals, limitations on power, especially of government and religion, the rule of law, free public education, the free exchange of ideas, a market economy that supports relatively free private enterprise, and a transparent system of government in which the rights of all citizens are protected. In modern society, liberals favor a liberal democracy with open and fair elections, where all citizens have equal rights by law and an equal opportunity to succeed.
Boil it down to practical application and Liberals believe for the most part that the government should provide for a degree of general welfare, including unemployment benefits for the poor, housing for the homeless, and medical care for the sick.
Jesus taught that we should understand the true meaning of the Law (to love God and to love your neighbor as you love yourself) and not to follow the arbitrary traditions of men which leads to oppresion; to not be as the hypocrits are. He taught that the truth will set you free.
Jesus healed the sick, fed the hungry, taught that we should help the poor and give generously to the needy. His teachings repeat this theme in sermons, parables, miracles and practice throughout the New Testement.
Jesus is a Liberal.
2006-09-12 04:34:40 · answer #1 · answered by TheNewCreationist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Jesus were on the earth today, I believe that he would be split down the political lines. On a moral standpoint, he would be a conservative. On generosity and caring for everyone, he would be a liberal. Unfortunately, I believe that he would find so much corruption on both sides in the execution of these plans that he would stay out of politics completely.
2006-09-12 01:34:35 · answer #2 · answered by trohil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What u mean by Liberal??
Liberal not means deny the truth.
As a Muslim I believe Jesus was come with a particular duty. So this question is not relevant for Him. Bcoz He did his duty what was come from Allah
2006-09-11 22:11:43 · answer #3 · answered by apon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly for his period in history his views and teachings were very liberal, compared to those in the Old Testament. Love everyone, help the poor and needy, be good and faithful - all very liberal.
2006-09-11 21:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by ReeRee 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
pretty much a liberal which does not mean he thought abortion is a good thing or that gay people ought to be hated and feared as much as gossips, or thathe agreed with what some liberals think but one thing for sure he was not a conservative.
2006-09-11 22:00:06 · answer #5 · answered by icheeknows 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus was a capitalist...
Remember the Parable of the talents? (Talents = money). Those that increased their money were given more, those that squandered it had it taken away from them. Sounds like pure capitalism to me.
....besides, when he fed the 5000 he didn't steal from the rich to do so.
2006-09-11 21:56:38 · answer #6 · answered by Ender 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
now when Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him have been sent to us then i dont think we need to follow him any more as Muhammed SAWS have come for the whole human race.......
2006-09-11 21:55:43 · answer #7 · answered by Pummi 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Very true!
2006-09-11 21:56:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, he was very much non-political.
2006-09-11 21:52:41 · answer #9 · answered by Adyghe Ha'Yapheh-Phiyah 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yup, I think he was!
2006-09-11 21:53:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋