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The evil, rotten core of US war and empire and why it should make us all...
A page from the Martyr’s mirror depicting Geleyn Corneliss, who was hung by his thumb while his torturers played cards. Modified illustration from Third Way Cafe Crossposted from As of Yet Untitled...
View ArticleBeware of the Ministry-Industrial Complex
Occasionally, I end up going to one of those “Christian” stores, or I get some sort of advertisement from them. Where I live, they are called “Family Christian Stores” with an emphasis on the family...
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The Kingdom of God and America (Crosspost)
Yesterday being Father’s Day, I naturally got to thinking about my father. I love him dearly, but he is literally the exact opposite of almost everything I stand for. To give you a rough picture of...
View Articlethe UNkingdom of GOD: Embracing The Subversive Power of Repentance by Mark...
(This post was originally posted at http://drewgihart.com/2013/08/28/unkingdombookreview/) Mark Van Steenwyk has written a thoughtful reflection on the significance of Jesus and his in-breaking Kingdom...
View ArticlePitfalls and Proposals for the Post Christendom Reformation
There is a growing movement of pastors, church planters, and churches around the globe who have become convinced that the center of the Gospel is a Jesus-looking God who calls his people to partner...
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Privilege, Appropriation and Leadership among the neo-Anabaptists
Earlier this month, Charity Erickson wrote an article, “Peace Reformation = Humble Leaders” that offered some questions and challenges for neo-Anabaptists around leadership and the roots of this...
View ArticleThe Christian’s Constitution
There was one text in the Bible that has been the most influential on my life. It was this text that really helped convince me to become a Christian, and it was this text that brought me into radical...
View ArticleAn Open Letter to the MCUSA
When I began looking for an Anabaptist congregation, I was immediately drawn to the San Antonio Mennonite Church here in the Alamo City. Truth be told, I probably would have stayed within our...
View ArticleRethinking Peter and the State
I recently wrote about Romans 13 and the state. I mentioned that I did not believe that text was even about the Roman government. I believe, based upon the evidence I have seen, that Romans 13 talks...
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Remembering Our Identity
We are Anabaptists. We are Mennonites. We are distinct from other Protestants and denominations. We care about peace, justice, community. We are a unique and special people. Many of us feel this way or...
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When There is No Peace: Where are the Saints?
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the...
View ArticleHope in the face of apocalypse: A review of Inhabit movie
This review was originally posted two years ago on radicaldiscipleship.net 8 years ago, I showed “What a Way to Go” to my family. I hope they would, as the movie tag line says, come to grips “with Peak...
View ArticleLearning from Bernie’s mistakes: an analysis of “How It All Came Apart for...
This morning’s NY Times piece, “How It All Came Apart for Bernie Sanders” is a must read for every supporter of the Sanders campaign. It’s not a pleasant article, but learning from mistakes is critical...
View ArticleThe last, best hope of earth: John McCain and US weakness
This was originally posted on Facebook on February 12, 2008. I just read John McCain’s victory speech after today’s Republican primaries. This passage caught my eye: They will paint a picture of the...
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