Not Peace But a Sword Digital Cartoon

Not Peace But a Sword

There are a lot of problems with this cartoon.

First of all, was there a historical Jesus? Still debated.

Second, if there was, did he or would he say this? Probably not.

Third, but if he did, or the writer of Matthew was trying to convey something essential in the teaching of Jesus, it was more probably a challenge to family, tribal, and religious systems that limit people in their freedom.

In any case, I've even seen verses that are explicitly about peace and love twisted beyond recognition to justify the opposite of their intent.