Choosing Against War A Christian View Author:John D. Roth A new book by a leading writer and thinker. How might Christians look on the world differently if theyactually!believed that Gods 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 admi... more »tting 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 worlds 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 Gods love is stronger than our societys current answers.« less
Reading this actually weakened my commitment to Christian nonviolence, but it does present the point of view of a committed Christian who believes non-violence (even not calling the police to stop a violent crime) is the life God asks him to live.