Tag: bible
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Introduction to Christian Peacebuilding (online courses), Sept-Oct 2026
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” Join this 6-week, online small group beginning next month for an introduction to peace-oriented theology, conflict transformation & peacebuilding skills.
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Peace through Weakness
Peace through strength is a foreign policy doctrine that calls for military superiority to deter aggression, which the Trump Administration now brazenly proclaims using hostile, threatening rhetoric by leaders loudly self-defining as Christian. Let us instead lift up Jesus and his words and actions in the face of threats of violence and acts of war.
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A Statement from the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center
Cross-posting the following statement from Sabeel released after the US and Israel began the latest war in Iran.
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Darkness Covered the Earth
As we near the end of 2025, I am reflecting on “the beginning”, as described in the first chapter of Genesis, and praying for light to dawn in places of deep darkness.
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Biblical Wonderings as America Falls Apart
Sharing a blog post by Bob Ekblad, an American friend of mine who loves people, studies diligently, takes the Bible very seriously, and embodies his theology in liberating pastoral ministry in his community. I think his concerns are worth a read by American Christians who take the Bible seriously.
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What is your image of “peace”?
Reflections on peace during this second week of advent. #Peace #Advent #PowerWith #Christian #Meditation
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Jesus’ Response to Violence
Jesus’ encounter with Judas and his healing of the Jewish High Priest’s servant at his arrest offer a life-giving alternative to the warring factions in the Middle East, Christian supporters of the State of Israel now, and partisan hatred as the US moves towards its presidential election. Cross-post from Bob Ekblad.
Seeds Will Grow 