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Jesus' direct and confrontational style often put him at odds with the religious leaders of his day and repeatedly caused friction with those around him. Far from being the meek, passive "hippie" popularized in modern culture, Jesus had a sharp tongue and a searing wit that he often used to boldly confront hypocrisy and challenge deeply-held preconceptions, even among his closest followers.
By Brian Freeman5
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Jesus' direct and confrontational style often put him at odds with the religious leaders of his day and repeatedly caused friction with those around him. Far from being the meek, passive "hippie" popularized in modern culture, Jesus had a sharp tongue and a searing wit that he often used to boldly confront hypocrisy and challenge deeply-held preconceptions, even among his closest followers.