Posts in the ‘Theology’ Category

Rather, the opposite seems to be true, as, throughout history the church has found itself pointing the sharper rather than the blunt edge of the sword, many times using violence in the name of God. Following closely behind has been mission and theology – either justifying it or keeping silent.

The model for peacemaking comes from deep, spiritual theory of compassion and love. Learn more in this slideshow. Far from being easy, simple, or cowardly, waging peace requires insight, courage, and compassion.

Methodists United for Peace with Justice (MUPJ) explore the theology of peace and war through the lens of John Wesley’s Quadrilateral. Among Methodists the Wesleyan Quadrilateral provides a useful tool for understanding the Christian faith. Derived from John Wesley’s theological approach, the Quadrilateral refers to Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience. For Wesley scripture was the primary source, but the Christian tradition, reason, and experience added depth of discernment. This

Need help talking to children about Peace with Justice Sunday? Use this help sermon – specially designed for children.

Provided by the Conflict Transformation Team of the Balitmore-Washington Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, this website highlights the biblical foundations of conflict transformation.

A website of Peace Theology maintained by Ted Grimsrud for the purpose of considering issues of war and peace, violence and nonviolence, from a Christian theological perspective . Grimsrud teaches theology and peace studies at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA.