Peacemaking

Should churches have armed security guards?

Question: Recently (December, 2007) a security guard at New Life Church in Colorado Springs shot and apparently killed a man ...

Does the Bible teach total non-violence?

I wouldn’t say the whole Bible teaches non-violence, for you find Yahweh engaging in quite a bit of violence in ...

Why does Jesus tell his disciples to buy swords (Luke 22:36-37)?

Question: If Jesus is opposed to violence, why did he tell his disciples to buy swords (Lk 22:36-37). Answer: Given how ...

Can Christians serve in the military?

Question: Jesus ministered to military people (e.g. a centurion) and didn’t tell them to leave their military post. So do ...