Is war ever justifiable? I contend that there is no such thing as a ‘just war’. We must ask the question: “What does Jesus say about fighting for King, country, empire, freedom or democracy?” Can violence overcome evil, even if it is the lesser of the two evils, and is it […]
Was Jesus a pacifist? Does he expect his followers to be pacifists? Is it right to defend ourselves, or our loved ones, from violent attack? Is non-violent protest the only way to change the world? Should we use military means to prevent the excesses of violent dictators in […]
I was asked recently to speak at one of a series of meetings with a general theme of “War and Peace”. This article is an expansion of my notes. What did Jesus say about war? What did he say about patriotism? Did he encourage his followers to be […]
Compassion and Justice 