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Proclaiming Jesus as Lord in the Empire

October 10th, 2007 · 2 Comments

As is the case with any historical figure, Jesus cannot be understood outside the context in which he lived. The socio-political climate of Jesus’ world is extremely important because our current situation strongly resembles that of first century Palestine—history does indeed repeat itself. Jesus of Nazareth was born under, lived within and was eventually [...] Read more »

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And Now Ten Years Later…

September 10th, 2007 · No Comments

“An even more significant aspect of the myth of redemptive violence is its contribution to international conflict. In this myth, the survival and welfare of that nation becomes the highest earthly and heavenly good. Here, Power is made absolute. There can be no other goods before the nation. Not only does [...] Read more »

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Walter Wink & Nonviolence

August 17th, 2007 · No Comments

“The issue is not, “What must I do in order to secure my salvation?” but rather, “What does God require of my in response to the needs of others?” It is not, “How can I be virtuous?” But “How can I participate in the struggle of the oppressed for a more just world?” Otherwise our [...] Read more »

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