Some contemporary characterizations of Jesus describe Jesus as a man who did not engage in confrontation or talk about judgment. One modern view of Jesus is that He came as the ultimate peacemaker; as one who sought peace at any cost. This incomplete portrait paints a picture of a Jesus who never challenged anyone other than to call for love, peace, and tolerance. As a teacher of wisdom and a teller of parables, it is claimed by some that Jesus did not force people into hard choices, but was a religious genius who was kind, compassionate, and gentle. But such a ...