by Terrell Carter | Jan 14, 2022 | Opinion
The practical application of love for one’s enemies formed the basis for Martin Luther King Jr.’s successful philosophy of nonviolent protest. Multiple times throughout his public ministry, King acknowledged that his philosophy found its genesis in the words of Jesus...
by Ron Rolheiser | Sep 30, 2014 | Opinion
Have you ever noted how we spontaneously react to a perceived threat? Faced with a threat, our primal instincts tend to take over and we instantly freeze over and begin to shut all the doors opening to warmth, gentleness and empathy inside us. That’s a natural...
by Drew Smith | Jul 25, 2013 | Opinion
There is no doubt that Jesus commanded his followers to love their enemies. There is no room for negotiation with Jesus on this point. Indeed, while we attempt to evade Jesus’ clear teaching by placing limitations on his command, specifically related to who we...
