Today I've read three incredible pieces dealing with the horrible events of Nickel Mines and the aftermath. They're from somewhat different perspectives, but they all come round to the same point.
First, Sister Joan asks what kind of people are these?
Then, Diana Butler-Bass asks what if the Amish were in charge of the war on terror?
Finally, theologian Ben Witherington has a powerful post on the power of pacifism.
Read them. I'm not going to comment much because I guarantee you I will not do it justice. Besides, little elaboration is required.
I'll simply say this, and it's something I've said before. This thing we call Christianity, in the west at least, is not the same thing as following Jesus. It's religious, it's something substantial, and it may even be something good. But it's not following Jesus. Following Jesus is too hard, so we do something else, and then we call that following Jesus.
It's not.
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