Our modern society, with exceptions, is committed to retaliation and retribution as the only way to fight evil in the world. Michael Camp makes the case why restorative justice is superior to retribution or revenge, whether it's thwarting evil in society or in global conflicts.
In this episode Keith takes a hard look at the evidence to figure out if God really struck down this husband and wife for the sin of withholding their offering, or if the Apostle Peter killed them as a lesson to others. What are the clues that Peter did it rather than God? Let's solve the mystery together. Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at patheos.com To purchase Michael Camp's book, Breaking Bad Faith, go to Amazon.
Despite Israel's right to defend itself, there's growing awareness that it's being reckless in its bombing and ground war in Gaza. Civilian deaths are above 10,000, including 4,000 children. The context and history of the conflict provides a case for a full ceasefire and a way out of the cycle of violence.
It's important to have empathy for all who are suffering in the Israel-Hamas War. Learn the wider context of the conflict and why a peace seeking strategy is needed rather than a retributive, retaliatory one.
With a few exceptions, modern Christian churches have tangled Jesus up in a huge wad of unhistorical beliefs, doctrines, and practices. This article explains 10 historical facts that help disentangle Jesus.