Ep 147: Priorities to Dismantling the State
If you’re not a button pusher (to end the state tomorrow), then what smaller “buttons” would you push, and in …
War and Peace
The Schizophrenia and Healing of the American Church
The saddest part of Christian leadership in America is its schizophrenic attitude towards war perpetrated by the state both at …
Ep 146: Minarchism, Anarchism, and What is a True Libertarian?
Should anarchists make a minarchist argument to win statists over? Does being a minarchist make you unlibertarian? WHat would disqualify …
Ep 145: Loving Enemies in an Age of Violence, with Ron Sider
Did Jesus really say that his followers could never use violence? Are there circumstances whereby a person should reluctantly use …
Ep 144: Postcards from Babylon, with Brian Zahnd
Brian Zahnd joins us again to discuss the themes in his book, Postcards from Babylon. The American Church is trending …
Ep 143: Love Anyway, with Jeremy Courtney
How do you unmake violence in parts of the world at war? How do you see those in need as …
The Frankensteinish Outcome of the Iraq War
America’s invasion of Iraq in 2003 had a Frankensteinish effect. It created a monster.
Should the USA pull out of Syria?
President Trump’s decision to relocate approximately 50 U.S. troops within Syria set off a firestorm of outrage and disbelief. I …
Ep 134: Christian Pacifism Explained, with Ted Grimsrud
Do Christians need to be pacifists? What would that even mean or look like? Is it wrong to use a …
The Way
One gains a glimpse of the mystery of the number, three; the deity is neither one nor many; its perfection …
We Pray for Peace as we Revel in War
Bloodshed Leads to More Bloodshed Whatever happened to the rifleman? I’ve got a job for the rifleman. He really knew …
Do Not Conform
Our culture is addicted to violence. That includes most Christians. A few months ago, I went to a men’s conference …
The Persecution of Truth
In 2003, a nation was still reeling from the effects of a deadly terrorist attack that cost thousands of lives. …
Christian Citizenship
I am currently conducting research in the Gospel Advocate, a journal of the Churches of Christ founded in the 1850s, …
Is Google Better than the U.S. Military?
“Google should be ashamed,” says Marc Thiessen, the former chief speechwriter for George WMD Bush who is a “is a …
Does Religion Cause Violence? (Book Review)
There is no shortage of new books on the relationship between religion/theology and violence. Does Religion Cause Violence? is the second from …
Syria: This Is How Domestic Policy Influences Foreign Policy
Legendary foreign correspondent Robert Fisk gave an informed account from the ground on the Syrian (likely non-) gas attack. You …
The United States & North Korea: the Formation of a Relationship
Donald Trump has become the first sitting United States President to meet with a North Korean Leader. Depending on who …
The Tragedy of the Seven Samurai
All artistic masterpieces have something in common, according to René Girard. Akira Kurosawa’s movie Seven Samurai, better known to western …
Just War? Christian Leaders Must Avoid Becoming Court Prophets
Disappointingly (but not surprisingly), a prominent evangelical leader has once again provided alleged moral justification for war in the Middle …
Google Meets Corinth: Comparing Software That Kills to Meat Sacrificed to Idols
It seems in life, that every blessing eventually turns into a curse. The house you’ve always wanted now requires $20,000 …
The Idol of National Security
Exodus 1:8 Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. 9 And he said to …
What You Should Really Know About the Libyan Slave Trade
Christians Serious About Justice Cannot Pretend History Began Yesterday Readers of The Gospel Coalition could hardly be blamed for thinking …
Lying Mattis
“I’m the secretary of defense. We defend the country.” ~ Secretary of Defense James Mattis Secretary of Defense James “Mad …
Why I’m Triggered by Knee-Jerk Reactions
After a tragic event like the one brought on by a white terrorist in Las Vegas, predicting the ensuing social …