by David Bercot There is no absolute proof that Christians did not serve in the Roman army before the reign of Marcus Aurelius. But given the […]

Josephine Massyngberde Ford, pp 116, 121. Jesus’ teaching on this occasion has the maximum significance – namely, that the members of violent resistance movements are to […]

All quotes from My Enemy is My Guest: Jesus and Violence in Luke, by J.M. Ford. The Gospel of Luke places the dispute about who is […]

“You have heard it was said, ’Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you […]