| theology and scripture
Deconstructing Romans 13:1-2 by Nekeisha Alexis-Manners
Examines Romans 13:1-2 and shows that these verses do not legitimate government but subverts it.
Pacifism: Living the Impractical by Nekeisha Alexis-Manners
For a people of faith, we must look at peace similarly to the way we look at God. We can't see it on the horizon and sometimes we just don't understand it. Still, we strive to live for it as if it was right beside us and made perfect sense.
Manifesto: I Pledge Allegiance to Jesus, not the Flag by Fred Bahnson
This article questions assumptions made in times of war and gives
practical ways Christians can live out there faith in this time
of war.
Anarchism is the only political option for Christians by Andrew Baker
This essay argues that Anarchism is the only option that does not
force Christians to compromise their faith.
Anselm the Radical by Andrew Baker
Essay argues that Anselm of the 12th Century taught that our salvation was secured by Jesus' "obedience unto death" and he did not teach penal atonement.
Nonviolent Action in the Temple by Andrew Baker
This essay argues that Jesus "cleansing" of the temple was not violent and therefore does not excuse Christian violence.
The Book of Hebrews, the Cross, and Discipleship by Andrew Baker
Examines the Book of Hebrews and shows that this book does not support penal atonement theories in which God required the death of Jesus to pay a penalty for the sins of human kind. It shows, instead, that God does not desire death, certainly not Jesus' death, but "to do His will."
What is Crooked cannot be Made Straight" Ecclesiastes 1:15 by Andrew Baker
Using images of Nazis praying and attending Church and meditating on Ecclesiastes, the author asks how Christians today can avoid the mistakes of the German church of the 1930-40's.
Why is the Cry for a Ruler Rejection of God? Commentary on 1 Samuel 8 by Andrew Baker
God declared that Israel's cry for a ruler was a rejection of God himself. Why is such a desire rejection of God?
What Scripture has to say about the Christian Church's Response to War by David Carlson
David Carlson examined Scripture to form his view on war as a college student. This essay, is a look at the passages he believes support pacifism.
Biblical Anarchism by Andrew Baker
Stephen Carson examines Scriptures such as Mosaic law, 1 Samuel, and various passages from the New Testament to show that there is a tendency throughout Scripture to be anti-power, and which would involve the Christian today in anti-statism, or "anarchy."
Tribalistic Christianity by Tom Gray
Tom Gray suggests that Christians explore living as "tribalists." Tribalism being a communal life of fellowship and responsibility towards one another.
Out of the mouths of babes by Tom Gray
Tom Gray explores the theological implications of his child's question to him, "Do we have to go to the cross?"
Paul and "Working for a Living" by Paul Rohde
Examining passages from Paul's Epistles, Paul Rohde questions the validity of what might be called "the Protestant work ethic."
Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the "Death of God" by Paul Rohde
Using Bonhoeffer's prison letters Paul Rohde asks where God is in our world.
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