violence

Apparent violence of the Old Testament

Apparent violence of the Old Testament

How do Christian traditions reconcile the explicit violence of the Old Testament (by the Almighty towards people and by nations against other nations) with the idea of a loving G-d?
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Unlearning Violence, Relearning Hope

410 Book Reviews Mai-Anh Le Tran,Reset the Heart: Unlearning Violence, Relearning Hope(Nashville, Tennessee: Abingdon Press, 2017). 176 pp. $35.99 paperback. The Rev. Dr. Mai-Anh…

Scott Kelso: Theological Violence in the 21st Century

Scott Kelso: Theological Violence in the 21st Century

Scott T. Kelso, Theological Violence in the 21st Century: The Eclipse of Ethics and Morality in Today’s World (New York: Boss Media, 2021), 184 pages, ISBN 9781633375079. In the Old Testament, we are shown how God sent prophets again and again to warn Israel of its impending destruction if it did not repent of its […]

How to Avoid Hitting People When You Feel Angry

How to Avoid Hitting People When You Feel Angry

Slow down your body! To put it simply, when you feel insulted, attacked, or offended, your body speeds up. It’s like pressing on the gas pedal to escape a pursuer. And the faster your mind works, the harder it is to control.
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Obama condemns Palestinian violence

DIDN’T See this coming!!! (your thoughts?) Obama condemns Palestinian violence “in the strongest terms” DEBKAfile November 9, 2015, 6:28 PM (IDT) President Barack Obama…