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Resource: Anarchy in Action

by Nekeisha Alexis-Baker 1 August 2009

Although there are many people who are drawn to anarchism’s egalitarian, non-hierarchical and anti-authoritarian ideals, a major sticking point is often imagining how it could work. Colin Ward’s Anarchy in Action (Freedom Press) addresses this question. The 130-paged book features fourteen chapters, with the first six dealing primarily with anarchist theories on the state, order, [...]

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William Cavanaugh, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove at Ekklesia Project

by Nekeisha Alexis-Baker 25 July 2009

Our friends at the Ekklesia Project had another excellent gathering in Chicago this year with speakers engaging issues around how the household that is Christ’s Body might faithfully engage economics: What is God’s household management (or home economics) style? How does God care for creation? And how do we who are invited to [...]

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Theology: Christian Attitudes to War, Peace, and Revolution

by Nekeisha Alexis-Baker 18 July 2009

John Howard Yoder (1927-1997) has been an influential figure for this site, for the Mennonite/Anabaptist movement and for a much broader theological and ethical debate on war, peace, and the faithfulness of the church during the 20th century. His influence continues with the release of his book

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Resource: Conspire! Magazine

by Nekeisha Alexis-Baker 14 July 2009

If you haven’t heard about it yet, check out Conspire! Magazine, a new artistic and inspiring publication that seeks “to explore in a collaborative, creative and corporate way some of the unique issues that arise from community life.” The magazine also delves into the struggles and joys facing those trying to live out the radical [...]

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