Why Are We Fighting in Jesus’ Name?

Amidst people fawning over the temple’s finery, Jesus speaks of the building’s demise. It is part of the religion of Militarism’s demise that constructs it while destroying people. Religion’s demise would disturb its ruling class that fights Jesus. The Temple and religion’s demise is a curiosity to people who question Jesus, “when will this happen?” … Continue reading “Why Are We Fighting in Jesus’ Name?”

Being Biblical Betrays Jesus

In the Old Testament Bible reading, Joshua and his soldiers are decades into waging wars on enemies. They are wars against the people whose land Joshua believes the Lord gave to them as the Chosen People. Joshua summons his military “officers.” They “stood in ranks before the Lord” and the people. Joshua tells them, “If … Continue reading “Being Biblical Betrays Jesus”