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Pacifism: How I’ve Got It Figured
I don’t think I’m through with the pacifism posts, but I’m sure I’m through for now. I have some other things that are itching to get out of my fingers and onto the electronic page — and we’ve pretty much … Continue reading
Pacifism: A Hypothesis and a Question
I’ve been pondering the martyrdom side of the pacifism question. Many of us have been assuming that Christians are called only to non-violent resistance when confronted with possible martyrdom. Some would argue that a Christian may use necessary force for … Continue reading
Pacifism: “If you don’t have a sword … buy one.”
(Luke 22:35-38) Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered. 36 He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; … Continue reading
Pacifism: The Sermon on the Mount, Part 5 (“An eye for an eye”)
(Mat 5:38-42) “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other … Continue reading
Pacifism: The Sermon on the Mount, Part 4 (“But I say unto you …”)
After declaring that he does not intend to abolish the Law and the Prophets, Jesus begins to show the deeper meanings of the commands given by God through the Law and the Prophets. (Mat 5:21-26) “You have heard that it … Continue reading
Pacifism: Swords Into Plowshares
Twice the Old Testament prophets announce that a day will come when men beat their swords into plowshares – (Isa 2:1-4) This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2 In the last days the mountain … Continue reading
Pacifism: The Sermon on the Mount, Part 3 (fitting the Sermon into the Story)
Before we try to interpret the next part of the Sermon, we need to fit the Sermon into the larger story of the Bible (“story” does not mean fiction). God placed Adam and Eve in the Garden, a special place … Continue reading
