Moving On from ‘Cheap Unity’
Perhaps this contrast—the real, difficult version of something held up against the cheap and easy imitation—will help us navigate the disaster of American disunity.
A More Perfect Idolatry
I am concerned that, for all our brave talk of the Gospel, there is a part of us that is still tempted to find our own way toward the knowledge of good and evil, knowing better than God what is good for us (see Genesis 3). That there is a prideful instinct within us that assumes that we can, perhaps even have, designed the political system and philosophy that will lead us into the promised land of peace, prosperity, justice, and rest.
The Priority of Peaceableness in a Disruptive Election
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
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 Protesting: A Theological Reflection for the Privileged (like me)
Jesus disrupted the pseudo-peace to expose it for what it was; a weapon of the state to maintain the status quo.
Stare Racism in the Face
We need to stare racism in the face and boldly change the future to ensure horrors like Arbery’s killing are less likely to happen again.
In the Company of Difference: An Excerpt from I Am Not Your Enemy
In fact, it’s in the presence of difference that hospitality is often most needed.
Guns In Church: Reflections From a Seminary
How are we forming future pastors and church leaders through the liturgy of guns in our worship services?
What I’ll Tell Our Kids About War
I’ll tell them that Iranian people aren’t our enemies.
#PrayForPeace Candlelight Vigils
We cannot give into fear, but must embrace peace and reject violence.