It's an interesting question, I think. I mean, anyone who thinks Jesus would be a member of their political party or would support their candidates is profoundly silly. But, that Jesus never mentioned politics, other than his note to "give to Caesar what is Caesar's," even though he lived during a political era is interesting. And even that implies a distance to politics. So I do wonder why so many political debates hinge on religious issues. Why was Jesus so apolitical?

But, that Jesus never mentioned politics, other than his note to "give to Caesar what is Caesar's," even though he lived during a political era is interesting. And even that implies a distance to politics. So I do wonder why so many political debates hinge on religious issues. Why was Jesus so apolitical?

 

I'll take a stab at this. My suspicion is that Jesus stayed away from politics because there was a widespread misconception about the Messiah during his time. The Jews expected the Messiah to deliver them from the bondage of Roman oppression. Jesus, however, had no political aspirations because his mission was to deliver the world from sin. So he avoided the subject altogether, so as not to further feed this false impression that the Messiah would have any political power.

It's an interesting question, I think. I mean, anyone who thinks Jesus would be a member of their political party or would support their candidates is profoundly silly. But, that Jesus never mentioned politics, other than his note to "give to Caesar what is Caesar's," even though he lived during a political era is interesting. And even that implies a distance to politics. So I do wonder why so many political debates hinge on religious issues. Why was Jesus so apolitical?

 

I'll take a stab at this. My suspicion is that Jesus stayed away from politics because there was a widespread misconception about the Messiah during his time. The Jews expected the Messiah to deliver them from the bondage of Roman oppression. Jesus, however, had no political aspirations because his mission was to deliver the world from sin. So he avoided the subject altogether, so as not to further feed this false impression that the Messiah would have any political power.

 

Two outstandingly astute posts, gentlemen. :thumb:

Politics got Jesus killed.

I think he would be of the party of Disappointed.

Anyone want to dig deeper and go major issue by major issue?

Example:

Abortion - Jesus would be anti-abortion = Republican

Immigration: Jesus would have open immigration policies - Democrat

 

Others?

 

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^ I agree! Although overall I think he would be a Democrat if you go by some issues he would clearly be a Republican. However, I am not going to speak for Jesus Christ, but my gardener Jesus is a Democrat.

It's all about branding:

 

http://fromoffshore.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/right-wing-jesus1.gif

Jesus would be transparent and honest, so that pretty much rules out he is a Democrat.

Jesus would be transparent and honest, so that pretty much rules out he is a Democrat.

 

Rules out both parties. Independent all the way.

I always liked the quote, "Jesus would not take sides, as King he would take over".

I think Jesus would be too smart to even be affiliated with any political party.

I think Jesus would be too smart to even be affiliated with any political party.

 

Agreed!