The Book of Revelation and the Star Wars saga are stories of mystery, violence, good, and evil. Join Adam Ericksen and Dr. Ryan Hansen this Thursday at 12 CT for a live webinar as they discuss the lessons we can learn from these two stories that have greatly impacted our world. Read more
In this interview, playwright Christopher Shinn explains how mimetic theory has helped him understand the truth about conflict and the ways that theatre can unmask the ways we justify our violence. Chris also discusses how the crucifixion of Jesus helps him see the truth about human violence and the truth about Christ's forgiveness. Read more
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 world. Each Week, Teaching Nonviolent Atonement will highlight his sermons as an example of preaching the Gospel through mimetic theory. Mimetic theory teaches that we are fundamentally imitative. We imitate one another without... Read more
Donald Trump might be growing a heart. In an Associate Press interview last weekend, Trump reflected on his heart and the responsibilities of the presidency. He told the AP that his new job is very different from his previous jobs. As the president, Trump is discovering that you have to have a heart. A presidential heart requires him, “to think through the consequences his decisions have on people and not simply the financial implications for his company’s bottom line.” According... Read more
Don’t let all the talk about living in a “post-truth” world mislead you. There is still truth to be told about our world, especially about human relationships. The good news is that we can know the truth. Fortunately, theatre helps unmasks the lies and reveal the truth about our relationships. Playwright Christopher Shinn reveals that truth in his plays. Chris is an award-winning author and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 2008. He teaches at the New School in New York City. Read more
In a world desperate for compassion, there is thankfully a place where friendship is valued as life’s greatest treasure, and special care is taken to make sure everyone is included and valued for her or his unique gifts. Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Read more
Dr. Benjamin L. Corey claims that Jesus didn’t resurrect to kick ass and take names. He came back to offer peace. I sat down with Ben to talk about Jesus’s nonviolence. The resurrection confirms Jesus’s nonviolent life and death. The early Christians followed Jesus in this pattern. They gave their lives to follow the resurrected Jesus in nonviolent love that offers peace to all people. Watch or listen below as Ben and I discuss the radical implications of the Resurrection.... Read more
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 world. Each Wednesday, Teaching Nonviolent Atonement will highlight his sermons as an example of preaching the Gospel through mimetic theory. Mimetic theory teaches us how we often divide the world into “us” and... Read more
Do you remember two weeks ago? It seems like so long ago. But back then Democrats and the media were upset that Trump might have been in league with Russia to win the election. There were talks about a big investigation. It was so big it was “bigly.” But that was two weeks ago. Today, nobody seems to care about Trump and Russia. Where there was discord, there’s now a blessed sense of unity. Oh glory be to God. Or,... Read more
Click here to join this live and free webinar this Thursday at 12:00 CT! We encourage you to bring your comments and questions to the live show. If you can’t make the live show, a recording will be posted on this page on Friday. The joy and radical grace of Easter cannot be contained in just one Sunday. In fact, the liturgical season of Easter lasts for 7 weeks! But Benjamin Corey and I only have 1 hour this Thursday to plumb the divine... Read more
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