I never said they couldn't. I said that harmful monopolies couldn't.
What's wrong with child labour?
If there was a limited government, and if someone were to cause harm to another or his/her property, it would not be allowed.
What kind of protection are you talking about?
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There is nothing to indicate that the turning of tables was done violently. It could have been done calmly.
Implying that someone is a robber is not an act of violence.
If I am a chef, holding a knife, does that mean that I am threatening or attacking people?
Jesus continued to teach in the Temple, which couldn't have been possible if he had been violent.
If he was violent, he would have been arrested then and there, which didn't happen.
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In all four Gospel accounts, absolutely no violence was mentioned. There is no mention of Jesus using the whip on anyone. The whip is only mentioned in John. Animals are also only mentioned in John. A whip has always been useful in controlling the movement of animals.
Christians are to love their enemies regardless of whether they deserve it. Only those who love their enemies are children of God. Nonviolent enemy love is what sets Christianity apart from other religions. Unfortunately, this command is not obeyed by many Christians.
"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. (Matthew 5:43-48 NIV)
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Jesus taught enemy love.