Green Gaia
Veteran Member
Was Jesus a liberal or conservative?
Liberal:
1. broad-minded: tolerant of different views and standards of behavior in others
2. politics progressive politically or socially: favoring gradual reform, especially political reforms that extend democracy, distribute wealth more evenly, and protect the personal freedom of the individual
3. generous: generous with money, time, or some other asset
Conservative:
1. reluctant to accept change: in favor of preserving the status quo and traditional values and customs, and against abrupt change
2. the political position that advocates the preservation of established or orthodox beliefs practices and institutions.
Using these definitions, I would say Jesus was a liberal. He advocated for civil rights- tried to change the orthodoxy, the belief that the poor and sick are that way because they brought on God's wrath due to their sins. He fought to give access to the temple for all so that sins may be forgiven, and he violated every social rule of the time. He did not act to preserve the establishment, but to change it. There was nothing conservative in any of his actions.
Liberal:
1. broad-minded: tolerant of different views and standards of behavior in others
2. politics progressive politically or socially: favoring gradual reform, especially political reforms that extend democracy, distribute wealth more evenly, and protect the personal freedom of the individual
3. generous: generous with money, time, or some other asset
Conservative:
1. reluctant to accept change: in favor of preserving the status quo and traditional values and customs, and against abrupt change
2. the political position that advocates the preservation of established or orthodox beliefs practices and institutions.
Using these definitions, I would say Jesus was a liberal. He advocated for civil rights- tried to change the orthodoxy, the belief that the poor and sick are that way because they brought on God's wrath due to their sins. He fought to give access to the temple for all so that sins may be forgiven, and he violated every social rule of the time. He did not act to preserve the establishment, but to change it. There was nothing conservative in any of his actions.
