Tag Archives: peace

Good men doing something

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Tim Archer

We’re taking time this week with a much-repeated phrase: “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” In the context of conservative churches, this saying has become a dangerous inducement to abandon Christian … 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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Can we support those with whom we don’t agree?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Tim Archer

Goshen College has been in the news a lot this year. This small school in Indiana was founded by believers steeped in the Anabaptist tradition, specifically Amish and Mennonites. In keeping with their beliefs in peacemaking, Goshen College did not … 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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