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Terrorist Enemies and Just War
Robert B Kruschwitz | The Christian Reflection Project
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
How do we respond to terrorists who don’t even pretend to play by the rules? This adult Sunday School lesson/study guide by Robert Kruschwitz examines the just war tradition.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
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War And Peace, Violence, Ethics
The Measure with Which We Measure
Robert B Kruschwitz | The Christian Reflection Project
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Song or Hymn, Discussion Questions
Study guide for a lesson about incarceration and justice. Has the gospel’s integrity been sacrificed to sanction the violence that accompanies legal systems?Includes liturgical elements and reflection questions.
Luke 6:37-42
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Justice, Incarceration, Retribution, Punishment
Violent Parables and the Nonviolent Jesus
Robert B Kruschwitz | The Christian Reflection Project
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Song or Hymn, Discussion Questions
This study of Jesus' teachings in Matthew reviews his teaching on nonviolence and peacemaking, the parables where God deals violently with evildoers, and how these parables should be interpreted in light of Jesus’ life and teachings.
Matthew 13:36-43, 47-50, 18:23-35
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Parables, Violence, Nonviolence, Peace
Christian Courage in a Violent World
Robert B Kruschwitz | The Christian Reflection Project
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Song or Hymn, Discussion Questions
Study Guide / Adult Sunday School lesson exploring Christian ethics in light of absolute moral prohibitions. Discussion questions and liturgical elements included.
Philippians 1:27-30
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Violence, Courage, Utilitarianism, Benthamism
Recovering from Moral Injury
Robert B Kruschwitz | The Christian Reflection Project
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Song or Hymn, Discussion Questions
When we experience the shame and estrangement that often accompanies moral injury, we need the loving patience of a body of beleivers to restore peace. This study guide offers discussion questions to explore patterns of violence.
John 18:15-27
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Violence, Peace, Shame, Patience
Responding to Violence
Robert B Kruschwitz | The Christian Reflection Project
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
How can faith communities respond to victims of violence who are searching for refuge and support? This study guide based on Psalm 146 offers an outline for a discussion on caring for victims of violence.
Psalm 146
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Violence, Care, Justice, Patience
The Myth of Religious Violence
Robert B Kruschwitz | The Christian Reflection Project
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Song or Hymn, Discussion Questions
Study guide for a lesson exploring patterns of violence. The idea that “religion” is peculiarly prone to violence is not based in fact. Discussion questions and liturgical elements included.
James 4:1-3
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Violence, Religion, Secularism
The End of Scapegoating
Robert B Kruschwitz | The Christian Reflection Project
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Song or Hymn, Discussion Questions
Study guide for a lesson exploring patterns of violence. The cross can only be understood in light of a prototypical pattern of violence in human culture: scapegoating sacrifice. Discussion questions and liturgical elements included.
Isaiah 53:7-10
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Violence, Cross, Scapegoat, Sacrifice
Consuming Violence
Robert B Kruschwitz | The Christian Reflection Project
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Study guide for a lesson exploring patterns of violence. We are tempted to be voyeurs of violence, dangerously drinking it in as entertainment. Discussion questions and liturgical elements included.
Philippians 4:8-9
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Violence, Consumerism, Entertainments