Columnist Bill Neinast might not have thought much about whether Jesus of Nazareth was conservative or liberal. All Americans don't expect the government to support all Christian ideals, and we have separation of church and state. But many Christians are conservatives, support our current president, and think liberals aren't Christians. So let's consider some things Jesus said, along with what they don't mean.
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