An idea that sets Jesus apart from all the other teachers and philosophers is this: love your enemies. There are those who teach pacifism but Jesus is the only one who takes it further and says love your enemies. What Jesus presents is not pacifism; it's something that's actually much more difficult.
The Genius of Jesus: Enemy Love
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