"Two earnest Christians, with
artistic sensitivity borne of suffering in their own
journeys of faith, challenge every religious tradition to
ponder what communal love and forgiveness in Christ and
one another have done for them. Realistic about enmity
and animosity in this world, they both confess their own
humanity and witness to a love beyond them that, if
received, creates reconciliation." "One cannot read Loving Enemies
without examining one’s own attitude and actions in
connection with the stated goals of nonviolence and
universal world peace. While some readers will consider
the authors naïve, or at best unrealistic, one cannot
deny the truth of the global need for a more peaceful
world." "If everyone took to heart this
message of universal love and respect, the world would be
transformed." "This book shows that the life and
teaching of Jesus clearly demonstrate the broad
inclusiveness of the limitless love of God. Even though
it is a natural instinct, followers of Jesus must find
taking revenge, war, and killing unthinkable even when
confronted with aggression and violence. This
non-academic book is for all interested in nonviolent
ways of responding to evil and wrongs. I am very pleased
to see that it is being published. " "Written in a personal style, this
book offers refreshing perspectives with lively
illustrations on a host of issues we face in a world of
everyday violence. Readers of this brief treatment of
issues of violence and nonviolence will be impressed with
the authors’ ability to draw on the Bible, on human
history, on world religions, and on personal experiences
to point their readers to the more excellent way forged
by Jesus. Loving Enemies provides a rich resource
for all who desire to seek peace and pursue it." "At the end of World War 2, I
stood before Judge Burgess in England, held out both arms
and said: ‘Your honor, if you want to handcuff me
and send me to prison or back to my home country, Canada,
go ahead and do it. I will not kill another person.’
It took Joyce and Randy Klassen 40 years to reach the
same position. Read their story." |
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