Why Are We Fighting in Jesus’ Name?

Amidst people fawning over the temple’s finery, Jesus speaks of the building’s demise, so too the religion of Militarism that constructs it while destroying people. Religion’s demise is a disturbance to rulers who fight Jesus. Religion’s demise is a curiosity to disciples who question Jesus, “when will this happen?” Jesus cautions, “Many will come in … 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 war on enemies for the land he believes the Lord gives to them as the Chosen People. He summons his military “officers.” They “stood in ranks before the Lord” and the people. Joshua then says to the people, “If it does … Continue reading “Being Biblical Betrays Jesus”