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DESCRIPTION:
A new book by a leading writer and thinker. How might Christians look on the world differently if they -- actually! -- believed that God’s love was indeed stronger than our fears?
In fresh, confessional language, Roth shares his convictions about Christian pacifism, inviting others to consider this possibility, all the while humbly admitting the difficulties.
What would happen if Christians assumed that their allegiance to God, their identity with Christ, and their commitment to the church would inevitably lead them to respond to the world’s pain differently because of their faith? In the face of violence, are there any options open to the Christian believer other than the “default” impulse toward patriotic unity and a steely determination to exact “an eye for an eye”?
A must-read for anyone concerned about the endless cycles of wars and violence, and the possibility that God’s love is stronger than our society’s current answers.
CONTENTS:
Introduction ... 3
1. “What Would Jesus Do?” -- On Being a Christian in North America ... 14
2. Realism or Idealism? ... 32
3. The Good News of the Gospel of Peace ... 62
4. A Case for Pacifist Humility ... 97
5. “In God We Trust”-- The Dilemmas of Christian Citizenship ... 126
6. The Transformed Politics of Christian Citizenship ... 158
Conclusion ... 197
For Further Reading ... 204
About the Author ... 206 ABOUT
THE AUTHOR:
John D. Roth was born and raised in Holmes County, Ohio. In 1989 he received his Ph.D. in Early Modern European History from the University of Chicago. Since 1988 he has taught in the history department at Goshen College (Goshen, IN).
In addition to teaching, Roth also serves as the editor of The Mennonite Quarterly Review, an academic journal focusing on Anabaptists, Hutterites, Mennonites, and Amish. His research and publications have concentrated primarily on topics related to the Radical Reformation.
He and his wife, Ruth, are the parents of four children and are actively involved in the life of their local congregation. |
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