Eid: A Promise of Hope

Last updated on: June 15, 2018 at 11:05 am By Lindsey Paris-Lopez

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful, Eid Mubarak from Teaching Nonviolent Atonement to all of our dear Muslim sisters and brothers! The holy month has drawn to a close, and all around the world, the ummah, or Islamic community, is celebrating the culmination of 30 days of fasting. Long daylight hours, at least in the northern hemisphere, have made this Ramadan among the most challenging in decades, with faithful Muslims refraining from food, drink and sexual intercourse... Read more

How to Defeat the Accuser

Last updated on: June 11, 2018 at 4:51 pm By Adam Ericksen

Does the concept of Satan have any relevance for us today? Or should we leave the concept of Satan to human history? Watch Rev. Adam Ericksen as he preaches in character to reveal that the satanic principle of accusation is very much alive today. Read more

God, Gay Wedding Cake, and Immigration – The RavenCast

Last updated on: June 8, 2018 at 9:46 am By Adam Ericksen

Should we be hostile toward a religion that creates and "us against them" mentality? What does this mean for baking wedding cakes and for immigration? Join Suzanne Ross and Adam Ericksen as they discuss in the latest episode of the RavenCast! Read more

Let Light Shine Out of Darkness

Last updated on: June 7, 2018 at 12:03 pm By Tom Truby

Paul knew and had known since his conversion that light comes from God. The light comes when it dawns on us we all are persecutors who have been forgiven. – Rev. Tom Truby Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how does it preach?” Reverend Tom Truby shows that mimetic theory is a powerful tool that enables pastors to preach the Gospel in a way that is meaningful and refreshing to the modern... Read more

Immigration Policy, Sabbath, and the Hope for a Better America

Last updated on: June 4, 2018 at 11:36 am By Adam Ericksen

Immigrant children are being ripped apart from their families. But the Bible calls us to care for immigrants. Rev. Adam Ericksen points to the hope for a better America in his latest sermon. Read more

America, Let’s Take An Honest Look At Ourselves

Last updated on: June 4, 2018 at 1:23 pm By Lindsey Paris-Lopez

United States citizens, we need to take a brutally honest look at what is being done in our name. Our nation remains, as Dr. King said, “The greatest purveyor of violence in the world.” So many of us are rightfully horrified by the new policy of criminalizing “100 percent” of undocumented immigrants at the border, including asylum seekers who fail to enter at specified ports of entry. (This violates the Refugee Convention of 1951, which allows immigrants seeking asylum to... Read more

To Be Able to Love from Above

Last updated on: June 1, 2018 at 10:50 am By Tom Truby

If Nicodemus wants to enter the Kingdom of God, that place where there is no rivalry, he must give up his quest to be better than his neighbor. - Rev. Tom Truby Read more

Scientists, Mystics, Revolutionary Thinkers: Suzanne Ross on Maria Montessori and René Girard

Last updated on: May 31, 2018 at 5:05 pm By Suzanne Ross

We just got the video from my talk on Maria Montessori and René Girard that I delivered at the Italian American Literati event on May 12. If you’d like to read the text in article form, see “René Girard and Maria Montessori: Scientists, Mystics, Revolutionary Thinkers.” We hope you enjoy the video! Images: Maria Montessori, Wikipedia. Rene Girard, courtesy of Imitatio. Stay in the loop! Like Teaching Nonviolent Atonement on Facebook! Read more

Roseanne Barr and the Soul of America

Last updated on: May 30, 2018 at 4:47 pm By Adam Ericksen

Roseanne Barr sends an offensive tweet, but Adam Ericksen says this is an opportunity to do some soul-searching. Read more

The Rachael Keefe Interview: Mental Wellness, Suicide Prevention, and the Church – The RavenCast

Last updated on: May 29, 2018 at 12:40 pm By Adam Ericksen

Join Adam Ericksen in the latest episode of the RavenCast as he talks with the Rev. Dr. Rachael Keefe about her new book, "The Lifesaving Church: Faith Communities and Suicide Prevention." Read more