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Is It Appropriate for Believers to Use Violence to Advance Justice?

Posted on September 11, 2017 by jesuswithoutbaggage

I don’t talk about partisan politics on this blog, and I am not part of any political party. However, sometimes I do mention that the kingdom of God, by its very nature, is somewhat subversive to any government because it … Continue reading →

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3 Possible Reasons Jesus Told His Followers to Carry Swords

Posted on September 19, 2016 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Whenever we talk of Jesus being nonviolent there are always those who protest that Jesus was indeed violent. Often they embrace violence and use Jesus for justification. We have discussed other inadequate ‘proofs’ of Jesus’ ‘violent’ side, such as his cleansing … Continue reading →

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Addendum to the Cleansing of the Temple—What about the Fig Tree?

Posted on September 8, 2016 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Thank you Ruth F! In this week’s post on the cleansing of the temple, I wanted to talk about Jesus’ withering of the fig tree because I think it is closely connected to the story of the cleansing. Also, some … Continue reading →

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Does the Cleansing of the Temple Show Jesus’ Violence? – I Don’t Think So

Posted on September 6, 2016 by jesuswithoutbaggage

In this series we ask whether Jesus was sometimes judgmental, threatening, or violent. Those who say he was violent usually point first to the cleansing of the temple. Mark tells the story, which comes just after the triumphant entry into Jerusalem. … Continue reading →

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