The Kingdom of God in the Bible
Sharing information about Jesus' vision for the world
Peace and Violence
Francois’ blogs contrasting peacemakers and those who advocate violence and warfare
Does God Always Want to Protect Christians and Hurt Their Enemies?
The Christian Right often thinks suffering inflicted on people other than themselves is divine punishment for sin. That is bad theology.... Read More
Violations of Human Dignity Listed in the Catholic Declaration Dignitas Infinita
Violations of human dignity, as listed in the new Catholic Church's declaration Dignitas Infinita, are reviewed and discussed.... Read More
Christian Antisemitism and Its Roots in Misuse of the Christian Bible
A brief history of Christian antisemitism is provided, and New Testament passages believed to be anti-Jewish are discussed. ... Read More
The Uneasy Dialogue Between Catholics and Jews as the World Watches the Violence in Palestine
Jewish leaders have raised concerns about statements made by Pope Francis about the war in Gaza. The pope's response seems to have relieved some of the unease. ... Read More
Thoughts on the War Between Israel and Hamas in Gaza
The war between Israel and Hamas has pit supporters of both sides of the conflict against each other. In reality, all parties involved share responsibility for the violence.... Read More
On Nonviolent Resistance to Evil and Its Practical Relevance
Nonviolent resistance, the only means of fighting evil taught by Jesus, was not adopted by Christendom even though it leads to better outcomes than warfare.... Read More
Christian Leaders Respond to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
In their response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Christian leaders are emphasizing humanitarian considerations and a radical rejection of warfare.... Read More
