We know from both biblical revelation and from experience that the state is violence. Experientially, we know that the primary distinction between the state and […]
There is a powerful spiritual force that makes men obsessed with gaining and maintaining political power by tapping into their fear, hatred, and greed. […]
As a proponent of Christian pacifism with a social media account, I hear a lot of “biblical” arguments in support of Christians using lethal […]
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Ruth Ryder about the N.T. Wright book The Day the Revolution Began: Reconsidering the Meaning of Jesus’s […]
It goes by many names–pacifism, nonresistance, nonviolent resistance, satyagraha, etc. But at root is the notion that the response to violence should be a committed […]
Certain books stand the test of time, inspiring and influencing generations. Whether we like it or not, being a respected member of polite society requires […]
For some, Christianity is as American (or German, or English…) as apple pie (or strudel, or crumpets…) However, as the early church looked at […]
With the caveat that this blog’s title is hyperbolic and that not every Christian will feel comfortable watching every movie on this list, it’s hard […]
A response to Dr. Robert Jeffress’ recent claim on Fox & Friends that Trump’s border wall proposal is biblical since “even heaven is going to […]