How do Christians respond to the criticism that Jesus of Nazareth did not bring world peace?
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One criticism I've heard of Christianity repeatedly by devout Jews is that Jesus of Nazareth did not usher in a time of peace - there are still wars, internal strife, and so on.
Here is an example, from Rabbi Shraga Simmons in the article Why Jews Don't Believe In Jesus :
> "Jews do not accept Jesus as the messiah because: 1. Jesus did not
> fulfill the messianic prophecies. [...] Specifically, the Bible says
> he will: [...]
> - Usher in an era of world peace, and end all hatred, oppression, suffering and disease. As it says: "Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall man learn war anymore." (Isaiah 2:4)"
What are the main ways Christians respond to this argument against Christianity?
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