[Wonder Warthog]

"Did Jesus not call us out in very specific terms to reach out to others. Indeed in the parable of the Good Samaritan Jesus clearly establishes that good works are not limited to people of faith."

Indeed. He said to "...visit the imprisoned....", but nowhere is there an admonition not to PUT them in prison if they need to be so placed.

[spatso]

Indeed. He said to "...visit the imprisoned....", but nowhere is there an admonition not to PUT them in prison if they need to be so placed.

I agree Jesus was very clear to distinguish his work from what belonged to Caesar.