So what does the Bible say about violence? One does not get far in the biblical narrative to find the first heinous act of violence. In the second generation of humanity one brother spills the blood of another. Cain murders Abel, for a reason that comes right from...
It is one thing for Jesus to ask me to turn the cheek when I am struck. But does he expect me to do the same when someone rapes my wife or butchers my neighbor?There are shades of pacifist teaching, some more demanding than others. There are those who teach strict pacifism for ...
Although Scripture does not mention guns, we can derive principles from the Bible about how to think about and respond to gun violence and other related issues. Sophia Bricker Contributing Writer Updated Oct 31, 2023 Gun violence is an issue that many of us feel strongly about, but the ...
In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in the schemes that they have devised. For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord. In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him; all his thou...
The Bible is the holy book of Christians. It consists of two parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament is the first part of the Christian biblical canon, which is based primarily upon the twenty-four books of the Hebrew Bible. This is a collection of ancient ...
But then, there is a third explanation that no one dares to discuss:the Christian teaching on race. Here we will explain what no one dares to tackle:What does the Bible really says about race? By the time we present all the evidence, it becomes crystal clear: Scripture never prom...
While I would never presume to suggest Christian clergy re-read the Holy Bible with an eye to early scripture and suicide, I would suggest they read, What Does the Bible Say about Suicide? by my now deceased friend and colleague, Reverend James T Clemons. Ignorance of your own scriptures ...
Key ideas in What Is the Bible? Introduction 1 The Bible is the most popular book of all time, yet it’s often misunderstood. 2 The stories of the Bible are ones of progress and change. 3 The Bible reflects humanity while pointing to the divine. 4 Biblical violence illustrate...
The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is just.Berean Standard BibleThe violence of the wicked will sweep them away because they refuse to do what is just.King James BibleThe robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do ...
do not teach communication and negotiation for consent," she adds. "It does not teach about what healthy relationships should look like and what they don't look like. They do not include affirming lessons around LGBTQIA+ individuals. They're ostracizing a large part of the youth population....