Did these topics even come up?

As support for an invasion of Iraq was proclaimed by all sorts of evangelicals and members of the Religious Right, and as the President told people in various ways that he was acting on God's will, did these selections from Jesus' teachings receive any consideration?

• You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I tell you not to resis an evil person. But whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also. If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have you cloak also. And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away. You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefuly use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and send rain on the just and the unjust. (Matthew 5: 38-45) [Note: A virtually identical passage is found in Luke: 6:24]
• Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword shall perish by the sword. (Matthew 26:52)

Jesus taught us clearly that we are not to resist evil with violence- both in a general teaching and in a practical situation with Peter in the garden as He is arrested.

How was this not relevant in what so many on the right claim is a Christian nation as we chose as a nation to make war?

Ghandi once said that only Christians don't think Jesus was a pacifist.

GP