I agree he wouldn't cave, I think Jesus would show compassion, love, and use those to convince people how they are wrong. IE he would persuade people to his way of thinking. I would point out though that his efforts in his regard didn't really take fruit until a LONG time after his death.

That might indicate that humans have matured past age of 3 as a species.

Never mind that the entirety of our global power is based on our scientific prowess. Let's cut that from the budget and let every other major nation get ahead of us. Master-stroke from this administration.

Honor Harrington by David Weber