Reblogged from Peace Theology:
Ted Grimsrud—Peace Essays #B.7
At the core of the believers church ideal, as I understand it, lies an unequivocal commitment to follow Jesus Christ. When we discuss “God, Democracy, and U.S. Power” in light of the believers church ideal, part of our task surely must be to ask, What might we learn from Jesus’ own confrontation with empire that might speak to ours?
Long essay, but worthwile reading
