PRAISE THE LORD AND PASS THE ORDNANCE! “Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.” Martin Luther King Jr. I don’t expect non-Christians to think or act like Christians. But I’m starting to lose hope for more Christians to think and act like Christ. In too many …
Another (Brief) Case for Nonviolent Resistance
“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to Peter after the disciple wacked off Malchus’ ear. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword” (Matt. 26:52). In other words, violence, politically motivated or otherwise, only creates a spiral that consume individuals, movements, and sometimes even whole nations. But Jesus did …
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How to Fight Like Jesus
“Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they answered. “What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify him!” (Matthew 27:21-22) Barabbas was in prison for murder and insurrection. His name means “Son of the Father.” Sound …
Your Eye for Mine
People treat their enemies in one of three ways: demonically, legalistically, or christianly. Returning evil for good is demonic. Giving back good for good and evil for evil (eye for an eye) is legalistic. Many Christians practice this second way without giving it a second thought. Someone puts out your eye and you put out …
To What Kind of Christianity Do You Subscribe?
Jesus said: "Turn the other cheek... Love your enemies... Love your neighbor... Blessed are you when you are persecuted..." Feucht said: "We've got Jesus-loving gun-toting thugs on site. Mess with our worship time and prepare to die!"Gotta dig the divine love just oozing out here. So, here's what non-Christians think when they see stuff like …
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