Christian beliefs about pacifism
‘Do not commit murder’ (10 Commandments, Old Testament)
Jesus said ‘Love your enemies’ (Sermon on the Mount)
Christian beliefs about the treatment of criminals
Jesus said ‘Forgive those who have sinned against you’ (the Lord’s Prayer)
How many times shall I forgive my brother? Up to seven times? Jesus answered ‘I tell you not seven times, but seventy-seven times’ (Matthew’s gospel)
Christian responses to social injustice
‘The spirit of God is upon me to bring good news to the poor, freedom to the prisoners and sight to the blind; to set free the oppressed …’ (Jesus at the beginning of his ministry)
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