Speak Love, Not War
Why is it that our modern church culture identifies faith with the language of pain, aggression, and domination more so than with nurturing peace and equality?
The Violence of a Religious Minority’s Majority
Where is the enlightenment in using force to preserve the way of life for a minority that will not espouse these self-evident truths? Where is the justice in allowing this claim of violent righteousness to go unanswered now?
The Racist Policing of China and the United States
Two massive injustices happening against two different groups of people in two different nations of the world should be equally addressed, simultaneously lamented, and simultaneously confronted.
Violence & Victory
Violence is a byproduct of victory in the prosperity-scarcity framework, as people are subconsciously taught to seek prosperity at all costs. But seeking justice requires us to lay down our idol of victory.
Liturgy for Flag Removers
May we not litter our sacred spaces with the flags that we do not (ought not) worship. Christ, have mercy on our American dreams.
Nationalism and the Undermining of Global Missions
Thus, what I have strongly urged my evangelical Christian missionary friends serving in other countries to do is to lovingly and strongly confront the nationalism of their supporters.
Lovers of Peace Must Organize
The United States is unique to the world in our gun ownership, with nearly 400 million guns, more than one per resident. The prevalence of guns is not by accident.
The ‘Single-Issue Voter Club’ and the Fight Against Gun Violence
Please, for the love of God, for the sake of those not yet killed by the next mass shooting, consider becoming a "single issue voter."
Overturn Dylann Roof’s Death Sentence — for Me, Not for Him
Without a death sentence, as I understand, there is just one appeal, after which we never have to hear the killer’s name again.
The City on a Hill: Jerusalem Divided
The Holy Land will continue experiencing an unholy maintenance of occupation by force, only limited by violent interventions.