Should the church take sides in military conflict?
By Ray McAllister, PhD - Your church group has been asked to have a special prayer for a member who will be going away to…
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‘Hacksaw Ridge’ calls Adventists to revisit commitment to non-violence
Gibson's portrayal of Doss calls this generation of Seventh-day Adventists to rediscover and embrace the church's heritage of non-violence.
Living in a World with Increasing Violent Insanity
During my junior and senior years in college, I worked the night shift at a large Massachusetts state mental institution to pay my college expenses.…
Four Chaplains – The Path of Understanding, Compassion, and Self-Sacrifice
By William Cork - Thirty years ago next month I raised my hand, took the oath of office, and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant, Chaplain…
Gibson’s “Hacksaw Ridge” Enters Post-Production: Release Target in Time for Oscar?
Hacksaw Ridge, the $55 million Mel Gibson-directed World War II film that tells the story of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Desmond Doss completed filming…
Mel Gibson’s new film to shine spotlight on Adventist history of conscientious objection
Mel Gibson's $55,000,000 film will have Adventists re-exploring this part of their history and considering the future of conscientious objection.
Gibson Filming Project Based on War Hero Who Refused to Carry Weapon
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, and director and actor Mel Gibson is working on making a film based on…
The Christian’s Involvement in Human Governments and the Politics of War
By Kevin Straub - Christianity, if it looks to Christ as its norm, will have nothing to do with the affairs of national/international politics and…
How Would An Attack on Syria Affect the Religious Liberty of the Syrian People?
By Michael Peabody - Despite serious public opposition to involvement in another quagmire in the Middle East, chances are the United States will soon be…
Guns, Teachers, and Religious Freedom: What kind of conversation should we be having?
As the constant state of conflict in the Middle East demonstrates, violence begets violence. In order to tackle our culture's problems with violence we need…