The readiness of evangelical Christians to take up arms to make America a “Christian nation” has grown alarmingly.

With violence raging from Gaza to Iraq, evangelical pastor Brian Zahnd preaches peace and non-violence. Skip to content Mastodon Covering the world of religion.

Like many a political debate in the U.S., the one about guns often goes back to religion. Unfortunately, Christians don't all agree on what the Bible actually says about violence.

As the great Indian independence leader, Mahatma Gandhi, said: ''Jesus Christ is the most perfect example of non-violence in history,'' and paused before adding, ''And the only people who don't ...

But Jesus said to him, ‘Put your sword in its place, ... “Nobody tell Lauren Boebert that Jesus only carried a high capacity for non-violence,” tweeted comedian John Fugelsang.

Jesus said to the disciples, the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one." "The disciples said, see, Lord here are two swords." Jesus replied, it is enough" (Luke 23, 35-38).

There are many out there right now saying that for the Jesus way to be protected in America, violence must be used. Christians and Conservatives speaking in terms of "taking back America" for God ...

Such are people whom Jesus would lovingly—and non judgmentally—redirect to a better way of life. This article originally appeared on Carlsbad Current-Argus: Jesus and non judgement Advertisement ...

If Jesus of Nazareth were to visit a modern-day church, he would be dumbfounded by the peace-loving, gentle Christ described in the sermons and songs. ... ‘Zealot’: Jesus of the sword.

Jesus rebuked Peter with a much-quoted line: “Put your sword back in its place … for all who draw the sword will die by the sword” (Matt. 26:52). Violence, Jesus taught, only begets more ...