We are near the day that we celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, aka Jesus Christ, aka "The Prince of Peace". Some of the teachings of Jesus extoll the virtues of peace and tolerance, as shown here:
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." (Matthew 5:38-39)...Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, 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 5:38-44)
According to Matthew, these are the words of Jesus, the very same Jesus whose teachings many politicians speak of reverently, but in hypocritical practice seem to ignore, all the while preaching the virtues of war.
As a prime example, I offer George of Crawford.
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