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The original concept of the church teaching is not to overthrow governments but Churches are ruled by MAN, not GOD and mankind has an agenda that is interpreted differently by who or which ever group is in Charge.  You need look no further than the religious whackos in Christianity, Judaism., Islam or other religions that are currently and historically steeped in violence.

 

The Jews were looking for someone to dump the Romans, a warrior king, not a Pacifist, love thy neighbor, turn the other cheek type guy.  They were looking for a kick ass leader and they got Jesus.  That is one of the reasons he wasn't accepted.  There is even a school of thought that Judas gave Christ up not for money but becasue he was disappointed in the 'peacenik' and not getting the warrior leader many wanted and would have followed.  Let us not forget that over the past 35 or so years, the attitude toward Barabas has shifted greatly.  When I was a kid, Barabas, we were taught, was a thief and a murderer.  Now he is a rebel leader, the one CHOSEN to be released.  The people wanted someone to lead them in action.  Even Dismus has been elevated to rebel, having the cloak of just being classified as a thief removed.