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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Jesus did not come (1st time) to bring peace between people:

[i]Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.[/i] (Matthew 10:34)

Until Jesus comes a 2nd time to destroy evil forever, there will be no peace, especially between those who keep the faith and commandments of Jesus Christ and those who deny that Jesus is the only way into heaven, per John 14:6

[i]Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.[/i]

This excludes all other religions; hence, there will be no peace  
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“Be prepared that following me may cost you relationships, because not everyone will agree.” That’s what many Christian’s think Matthew 10:34 means.

Jesus doesn’t want people to disagree and be divided.

Jesus is called the Prince of Peace, but in Matthew 10:34 he warns Christians about division. Christians generally believe that Jesus offers peace with God, but the decision to follow Jesus can create conflict in a world where people disagree about him.

John 14:6- many Christian traditions have understood this as an exclusive claim about salvation: that reconciliation with God ultimately comes through Jesus Christ, not through other religious paths.

But, Jesus also commanded Christians  to live peacefully with others whenever possible. Disagreeing about religion does not justify hostility or violence. The existence of religious differences does not mean Christians should seek conflict.

Apostle Paul writes:

“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”

Most Christians, and my church, and my Christian brothers and sisters say:

“Jesus is the only way to God, but Christians should still love, respect, and live peacefully with people of other faiths.”

There are also differences among Christians about what John 14:6 means for people who have never heard of Jesus, or how God’s grace works outside the visible Church.

Christians should oppose peace or seek conflict with people of other religions. Jesus commands us to love our neighbor. Jesus doesn’t say love your Christian neighbor; He says neighbor, point blank.

“Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.” (Matthew 5:44, KJV)

“Love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.” (Luke 6:35)

This was a radical teaching in the ancient world. Jesus isn’t merely saying, “Don’t attack your enemies.” Jesus is saying Christians should love their enemies, pray for them, do good things for them, and forgive them.

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