Tag: Iran War
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The Secular Case for Nonviolence
A secular argument for refusing the logic of retaliation—and choosing a sturdier kind of strength. Every few news cycles, the same verdict comes back around: nonviolence is a luxury. It’s what comfortable people preach when they don’t have to fear for their lives. It’s what you say when you’re trying to sound morally refined—right up…
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The Christian Case for Nonviolence
Nonviolence is not merely a personal temperament or a political tactic; it is a moral commitment rooted in Jesus’ life, teachings, death, and resurrection. While Christians have disagreed across the centuries about war, self-defense, and the role of the state, there remains a substantial Christian case that faithful discipleship calls believers to renounce violence and…
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Is the War in Iran a “Just War?” Why Are Christians so Silent?
One of the great failures of American Christianity is our consistent failure to hold officials of both parties accountable to moral principles and standards when they send Americans into harm’s way. I understand how ridiculous it sounds to talk about war in moral terms. However, society – as well as various religions including Christianity –…