Grace Over Guns
Pursuing Peace in a Militarized World
By Ben Daniel, Maxine Hong Kingston | Publisher: MennoMedia
About the book
We need to talk about the reality of war
War remains a clear and present evil, yet North American Christians often don’t feel equipped to talk about it. When a US Air Force drone drops a bomb on a wedding party in Yemen, for example, few of us have the language to talk about that violence. When our military invades a territory or when we fight proxy wars through other countries, our response to military violence tends to follow our political beliefs rather than our religious convictions.
Our allegiance to military might goes beyond ongoing global conflicts. The United States boasts a bloated military budget, which includes displays of patriotism at sporting events and military recruitment directed at children in public schools. As nationalism and warfare trend around the globe, people seeking peace are compelled to question the mania for militarism and violence.
Grace over Guns challenges readers to think through common justifications for military violence and to consider how those justifications might not measure up to the teachings of Jesus. Drawing on story and Scripture, pastor Ben Daniel offers a prophetic call to reject the sin of military violence and embrace the grace of Christian pacifism.
Editions of Grace Over Guns
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781513816975
- EBook
- ISBN 9781513816982
Read an Excerpt
We need to talk about the reality of war
War remains a clear and present evil, yet North American Christians often don’t feel equipped to talk about it. When a US Air Force drone drops a bomb on a wedding party in Yemen, for example, few of us have the language to talk about that violence. When our military invades a territory or when we fight proxy wars through other countries, our response to military violence tends to follow our political beliefs rather than our religious convictions.
Our allegiance to military might goes beyond ongoing global conflicts. The United States boasts a bloated military budget, which includes displays of patriotism at sporting events and military recruitment directed at children in public schools. As nationalism and warfare trend around the globe, people seeking peace are compelled to question the mania for militarism and violence.
Grace over Guns challenges readers to think through common justifications for military violence and to consider how those justifications might not measure up to the teachings of Jesus. Drawing on story and Scripture, pastor Ben Daniel offers a prophetic call to reject the sin of military violence and embrace the grace of Christian pacifism.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace Over Guns about?
We need to talk about the reality of war
War remains a clear and present evil, yet North American Christians often don’t feel equipped to talk about it. When a US Air Force drone drops a bomb on a wedding party in Yemen, for example, few of us have the language to talk about that violence. When our military invades a territory or when we fight proxy wars through other countries, our response to military violence tends to follow our political beliefs rather than our religious convictions.
Our allegiance to military might goes beyond ongoing global conflicts. The United States boasts a bloated military budget, which includes displays of patriotism at sporting events and military recruitment directed at children in public schools. As nationalism and warfare trend around the globe, people seeking peace are compelled to question the mania for militarism and violence.
Grace over Guns challenges readers to think through common justifications for military violence and to consider how those justifications might not measure up to the teachings of Jesus. Drawing on story and Scripture, pastor Ben Daniel offers a prophetic call to reject the sin of military violence and embrace the grace of Christian pacifism.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Grace Over Guns?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity > Christian life and practice
Where can I read a sample of Grace Over Guns?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781513816975
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Grace Over Guns?
Ben Daniel, Maxine Hong Kingston
Who is the Publisher of the book Grace Over Guns?
MennoMedia
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Grace Over Guns is available as paperback(ISBN 9781513816975) and ebook(ISBN 9781513816982)
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