Fritz a wonderful lesson – and esp. reading has a flow I found encompassing. If only …….. yes we can…
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Tag: nonviolence
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Lesson 6: Does Nonviolence Work?
Read MORE: Lesson 6: Does Nonviolence Work?We ended the last lesson suggesting we need a new story if we are to stop the cycle of war begetting war and violence begetting violence. You hear that same call implied when Roman Catholic statements observe, “Whatever good we…
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Lesson 4: What Do Christians Expect From Our Churches?
Read MORE: Lesson 4: What Do Christians Expect From Our Churches?Perhaps it is time we recognize the Church is a peace movement. God comes to Father Abraham disgusted at the violence that has damaged his creation. Lamech epitomizes the brutality when he brags to his two wives that he has…
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Lesson 14: Choose Productive Nonviolent Vocations
Read MORE: Lesson 14: Choose Productive Nonviolent VocationsAs I write this lesson, politicians are debating whether they would have invaded Iraq, if they knew what we know now. The discussion began as a question from the press to see if they could connect Jeb Bush with his…
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Lesson 2: The Counter Culture Church – The Radical Life
Read MORE: Lesson 2: The Counter Culture Church – The Radical LifeThis is the second of the four Christian lifestyles we’ll examine from our past. Remember we are talking about designs for living rather than theologies, histories, or even ethics. Some believe this radical lifestyle is the only genuine one, because…
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Lesson 1: Jesus
Read MORE: Lesson 1: JesusWelcome to the new course. It’ll be a little different than the first. I shall try to offer one- page, four- sessions series. Hopefully, that will help everyone to keep up, as the course will work best if we have…
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Lesson 17: Living the Resurrection Now (Romans 12-15)
Read MORE: Lesson 17: Living the Resurrection Now (Romans 12-15)The last paragraph of Bob’s comment sets the stage for Romans 12. “Christ lived on earth, died, and was resurrected. Through the Holy Spirit He is among us now. The post-resurrection life is not simply something in the indeterminate future;…
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So forgiveness pre-requires understanding the mistakes of the past? here hear re this opposing this me-first, America-first, white-first, male-first approach>…
An extremely timely topic. Thanks, Fritz!