Author: Adam Lee Benner
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The Secret Weapon?
Jesus experienced extraordinary violence – yet responded with love. Maybe it’s time we did the same.
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A Place of Refuge?
It’s time to put aside irrational fears and rethink our ideas about immigrants and refugees.
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So You Think They’re Overreacting?
The president’s arrogance towards women deserves this reaction. And if you want to argue that point with a few million women – well, good luck, but don’t expect my help.
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Heroes and Villains?
Thoughtful critique of our leaders, sure. But vilifying them (or lionising them) doesn’t become us.
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Is It O.K. to Panic Now?
Facing a potentially unsettling four years, early Christian monasticism provides lessons on how to respond.
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The Big Payback?
Vengeance is a divine right, not a human one. But what if our God doesn’t actually seek revenge? How do we respond?
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Stand with Israel?
Our unquestioning support for the State of Israel rests on shaky theological ground – and ignores suffering people.
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Why Incarnation? (Part 2)
We could hardly expect God to understand us without living as one of us.
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Why Incarnation? (Part 1)
Nativity scenes have got it wrong: it isn’t all haloes and rays of light from heaven. Christmas is about God in raw flesh and blood.
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Don’t Stop Believing?
If we see God and Santa in the same way, it’s no surprise that we lose our faith.