Nonviolence – Page 3 – Red Letter Christians

The Priority of Peaceableness in a Disruptive Election

October 26, 2020

Some individuals who have fled countries internally disrupted by bloody violence have warned that what they see taking place in the U.S. is troublingly similar to what they saw happening in their own countries. Warning lights are flashing

Love for Enemies

Paul Demer

October 14, 2020

Art, Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice

As we seek to do justice let’s not forget to love kindness and walk humbly with our God, even in 2020. They will know we are Christians by our love.

On Turning the Other Cheek (And How It Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means)

Corey Farr

September 18, 2020

Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice, Theology

In the Bava Kamma Mishnah (the traditional Jewish interpretation of the law), a slap incurred a fine of 200 silver coins - but a backhanded slap required a payment of 400, the same amount as for spitting on someone. It was more than violence. It was degrading

The Strange Theology That Rejects Masks but Embraces Guns

Shane Claiborne

August 14, 2020

General, Peace & Nonviolence, Theology

Gun violence was a national health crisis long before COVID-19 hit us, is still a crisis amid the pandemic, and, unless we take action, will remain a crisis long after.

When Killing Is the Priority

Chris Brown

May 27, 2020

General, Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice

How does a state that is reportedly 77% Christian choose to carry out the ritualized killing of a likely innocent man in the middle of a pandemic crisis?