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If you are talking about "US left and right" - the shallow one- their democrats and republicans (no idea which one is right or left) both have been virtually identical in intent, if not methodology, where ideologies are lumped together and homogenized to the extreme. . The "democrats" or "republicans" (they are not democrats or republicans) both don't have the interests on the citizen´s concerns.
The teachings of Jesus are not aligned with any political ideology as its a contradiction of "normal politics". Jesus was a hero to the poor during a time of Roman occupation. He preferred to spend time with people that no one wanted and not with the religious and political leaders. He entered Jerusalem on a mule with an olive branch ad not on a "tank" (horse) with a sword . He was a champion of empathy, forgiveness and acceptance.. etc, etc.
Only in US political arena Jesus is used in politics to justify a political stance like they are the "right ones".
Btw, I don't follow "religion/churches". I do believe in God, and I believe we can use "teachings/philosophy" (Jesus, Confucius, Allah, Buddha, etc, or a combination of whoever) to live a better life.
Well reasoned Bo.