Unmasking the war-cult: How should Christians confront state-driven wars, soldier veneration, and the devaluation of human life through a biblical lens?
America’s War-Cult
War & Politics: Can Christians Serve in Political or Military Vocations?
Can Christians serve in political or military roles? Discover a novel view based on 1 Corinthians 7 that navigates Just-War and pacifism debates.
War & Politics: Christians in War and Politics
Jesus said "my Kingdom is not of this world" (John 18:36), setting his Kingdom apart from the powers of this age, but what does this mean for how Christians engage the realities of war and politics in their time? Are Christians meant to hold political office, work in government, or advocate for political reform? Are Christians allowed to serve in police and military forces? What's our place in this world? These are difficult questions.
War & Politics: God’s Vengeance
How do Christians seek justice for the oppressed if they do not attempt to wield the power of the sword themselves? In this post I argue we do so by entrusting the sword to God and functioning as God's agents of peace, bearing witness to the nations of God's justice.
War & Politics: One Authority
I wrote this post on the day of President Trump's attempted assassination, emphasizing the urgent need for Christians to have robust answers to the questions of war and politics. Those are the answers we're trying to find here!
War & Politics: First Principle
How do you answer questions pertaining to "war and politics" as a Christian and follower of the Lord Jesus? This post sets out to build a new paradigm for dealing with these issues by constructing a "first principle". Come check it out and help me test this first principle!
Just War, Pacifism, or Witness-Theology?
What's the Christian's place in questions of "war and politics"? In this post I'm challenging the paradigms of both "Just War" and "Pacifism" to find a better way.
The Responsibility of Freedom
Luke 12:48 (CSB) — 48 ...From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be expected. Many Christians are taking the time to be thankful to God for the freedoms enjoyed in the United States. Some may also be apprehensive …
Jesus vs. Caesar
I came across an informal poll on Twitter asking Christians if it is okay to lie to serve their nation. A full 53.4% said "yes" versus 41.2% who said "no". So which is it? Let's find out!
Marginalized on Valentines Day?
What is all this talk about being "Marginalized on Valentines Day"? Let's look at some Biblical principles for how people who don't feel like they fit inside the chocolate Valentines Day box can still experience and celebrate love on Valentines Day!
A Dedicated Faith 