Monthly Archives: March 2011
Why did Jesus die?
Questions about Jesus’ death can be pretty complicated. We can ask why Jesus died in historical terms—looking at the actual human actions the resulted in his execution (e.g, he died because the religious and political leaders colluded to have him … Continue reading
Filed under Biblical theology, Jesus
What do you do with those who ask what to do with a bully?
I recently heard again a speaker raise as a central ethical question for pacifists the issue, as the speaker put it, of what do you do about a bully? This is one version of a standard question, usually asked by … Continue reading
Filed under Just War thought, Moral philosophy, Pacifism
Pacifism and the Civil Rights Movement
Ted Grimsrud—March 13, 2011 Many say that a pillar of human civilization is organizing society in light of the belief in the preciousness of life—hence, we put efforts into health care, education, sanitation, and agriculture. Powerfully countering this momentum toward … Continue reading
Filed under Civil Rights Movement, Pacifism
World War II and the Limits of “Just War” Thought: Early Reflections
Ted Grimsrud—March 7, 2011 I am thinking about writing a paper offering a theological critique of the “just war theory,” using World War II as a test case. Theological reflection on this conflict has tended to start with the assumption … Continue reading
Filed under Just War thought, Militarism, Moral philosophy, Pacifism, World War II
