Jesus disappointed many once it became clear he wasn't there to score a political victory. A true Christian is rejected by militants for refusing to twist Christ’s whip at the temple into a rationalization for war and hatred. The true meaning of loving one's enemies must not be diluted. To follow Jesus is to defy wordly common sense and be crucified, metaphorically or not. This is the only path to changing hearts and minds, a goal of real value, unlike concerns of "losing civilization" or earning "respect."