Description
The Things That Make for Peace explores the Christian call to peacemaking in the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict. The essays challenge readers to reject polarization, violence, and blind allegiance to political narratives, emphasizing the biblical mandate to value all human lives equally. They critique the destructive consequences of militarism, foreign aid, and interventionist policies, advocating for free trade and nonviolence as pathways to reconciliation. The Things That Make for Peace calls Christians to embody Christ’s teachings of mercy, justice, and forgiveness, urging them to prioritize peace over power and to stand in solidarity with all victims of war and oppression.