Since Jesus said "let he who is without sin cast the first stone" was Jesus a liberal?

Question

Respectfully request no ad hominem attacks, its a question, and the politics of Jesus has been subject of national conversation in America.

Answer 1

He'd fit the modern definition of a liberal, yes.
It's clear he was against war, against violence, against "death penalties" of every kind, etc.

I find it quite ironic that the christians' leader was absolutely against many of the things that christians in the US are absolutely for.

Answer 2

I find it interesting that the whole political thing comes up. I don't think Jesus had any kind of political agenda. He did what as needed when it was needed.

I also find it interesting that people assume this action means liberal and that conservatives are acting the opposite of Jesus' beliefs. The liberal agenda is often more selfish and self-centered because it's about a specific group or special program. For Jesus all people where important, not just some special rights group. Conservatives tend to work toward things that are in the best interests of all. They certainly are more unified.

Answer 3

If by liberal you mean that Christ did not believe in the inerrancy of the Scriptures then no Jesus would not have been a liberal. Jesus simply made it known that all are under the curse of sin and therefore have no right to cast judgment on others. This is not changing the law as much as it is fulfilling the Law by executing righteous judgment. Let's read on to the part where Christ tells her to go her way and "sin no more" Liberals seem to believe if no one is harmed then it was not a sin. Jesus ate with sinners and publicans saying that they that are sick have need of a physician. You can count on the fact that while eating the Great Physician wasn't just having good ole' casual conversation, maybe some, but not all. He was soul winning. Christ said I am the way... and no man can come to the Father but by me. To my knowledge Liberals don't believe this. So Christ would not have been a Liberal in this case.

Answer 4

Jesus was not political, he was here on a mission. His comment about "casting the first stone" was meant to show that everyone has sinned and should not act like they are better than someone else.

Besides, liberals want to remove God from everything: schools, money, courthouse, public parks, etc. in the name of political correctness and tolerance. Jesus was neither politically correct or tolerant. Go back and read the Gospels and see how he dealt with the Pharisees.

Answer 5

Politics had nothing to do with it. As you read the account in its entirety, you will see that the question was asked by the religious leaders because they were trying to trap Jesus. The Mosaic law clearly stated that adultery was punishable by death for both parties, period. The woman had been caught in the act. They could have put the woman to death without approaching Jesus but they solicited his position on the matter only because they wanted to entrap him in front of those listening to his teachings. If he said to put the woman to death, according to law, he would look cold and unfeeling before the crowd. If he said not to put the woman to death, he would be condoning violation of the Mosaic law which specifically commanded that adulterers be put to death. How could he respond without violating the law, without damaging his credibility as a teacher and without seeming harsh and unfeeling before the crowd? Put the responsibility at the feet of the religious leaders. If they were without sin, let them cast the first stone. What wisdom!

Those who try to say Jesus was conservative or liberal miss the point entirely. The attitude, thoughts and behavior of Christ were everywhere and at all times theocratic.

Hannah J Paul

Answer 6

Jesus can't be classified as a liberal. He didn't have a political agenda. He acted a certain way at certain times. Just because this one occurrence may appear liberal to some, Jesus could have done many things in other instances that seem conservative, depending on the situation. He wasn't one or the other. He was above both.

Answer 7

Honestly I don't think Jesus would be a republican or a democrat. I don't think Christians should associate themselves with one party or another, because a party's objectives are oftentimes only about survival of the party. I think we should stand for issues and matters of the heart, just like what Jesus did, and give unto Caesar that which is Caesar's.
Love you Sean!

Answer 8

Te-he-he...I hope so. Yes I believe Jesus was a liberal and still would be...maybe even a radical liberal. Of course, I do have a prejudice in the matter.

The Skeptical Christian
Grace and Peace
Peg

Answer 9

because the clergymen were attempting to holiday Jesus up on the placement of adultery. Jesus replaced into preaching forgiveness and in accordance to Jewish regulation adultery is punishable with assistance from lack of life with assistance from stoning.

Answer 10

No doubt Jesus was very liberal. This is why the authorities of the time wanted to keep him quiet.