De-Weaponizing Forgiveness

De-Weaponizing Forgiveness

“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”  This verse in Matthew 6 has long been used, alongside others, to promote a misguided theology...
Transforming Conflict

Transforming Conflict

While some of Jesus’ disciples might refer to him as the “Prince of Peace,” neither the leader nor his followers could avoid conflict. Instead, they were often transformed by it. The disciples fought over who was the greatest among them. Martha dragged Jesus into a...
That No One Would Suffer

That No One Would Suffer

For or against, war calls us to take sides, which leaves the pacifist in a difficult position. While there are causes for which I would give my life, there are none worth killing people over. As a peace-worker, I would put my body on the line to ensure that the war...