Tag Archives: pacifism

Good men doing nothing

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Tim Archer

I’m wanting to spend some time this week with a much-repeated phrase: “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” I mentioned yesterday that the quote has been used ad nauseum to promote … Continue reading →

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Does Just War Theory bring peace or just war?

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Tim Archer

I saw a question asked online the other day which I found to be quite compelling. I read Rex Butts’ blog post on “The Evangelistic Scandal,” which led me to Scot McKnight’s discussion of Lee Camp’s new book. The interview refers to … Continue reading →

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Sleight of mouth

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Tim Archer

When I was a kid, I really enjoyed magicians. Even though I knew it was a trick, I still became a part of the illusion. Sleight of hand, or prestidigitation for those who like using big words, is usually a … Continue reading →

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Honoring the sacrifices of war

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Tim Archer

There’s an aspect of the U.S. military’s actions overseas that is continually hidden by proponents of military participation: the cost in human lives in other countries. When discussing the sacrifices of war, so many Christians in America focus on our … Continue reading →

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The Case for Non-Participation: Deceit

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Tim Archer

This week I’m laying out a case for Christians not participating in war nor in the military. I had laid out the basic reasons a couple of weeks ago and am now analyzing the four principal ones that I mentioned. … Continue reading →

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