Pontius Pilate the Politician: GodArchy Podcast Episode 2.6

Posted in : GodArchy Podcast on October 7, 2022 by : Michael Maharrey Tags: crucifixion, democracy, Jesus, politics, Pontius Pilate

You can’t trust politicians!

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Is Political Power Devilish?

Posted in : Theology and Political Philosophy on September 3, 2020 by : Mark West Tags: Jesus, political power, politics

Political power is no match for divine power.

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Jesus: Speaking Truth To Power

Posted in : Theology and Political Philosophy on July 4, 2020 by : Mark West Tags: American politics, Jesus, obedience, political power

Our responsibility is obedience. We must leave the outcome to God.

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It Is What It Is

Posted in : Theology and Political Philosophy, Uncategorized on April 30, 2020 by : Michael Maharrey Tags: coronavirus, Jesus, stoicism

It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters

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Saturday: The Black Hole of Holy Week

Posted in : Theology and Political Philosophy on April 11, 2020 by : Michael Maharrey Tags: Jesus, Kingdom of God

Saturday is the black hole of the Holy Week. It exists tucked between the agonizing passion of Friday and the unfathomable joy of Sunday.

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Top 10 Reasons to Bomb People: Jesus Said Buy a Sword

Posted in : War on February 4, 2020 by : Michael Maharrey Tags: Christian pacifism, Jesus, war

Matthew records Jesus saying, “Put your sword back in its place; for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.” This is hardly a ringing endorsement for war.

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Dream With Me

Posted in : War on December 25, 2019 by : Michael Maharrey Tags: Christmas, Jesus, peace

I’m a dreamer. I dream of a world where we beat swords into plowshares, lions frolic with lambs and nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.

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When Jesus Said No to a Crown

Posted in : Theology and Political Philosophy on December 22, 2019 by : Mark West Tags: Jesus, politics

Jesus knew His kingdom was not going to come to pass through the use of political power. His kingdom is based solely on divine power that comes through worshiping and serving God alone.

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Voluntaryists Are the Front Line of Christ’s Kingdom

Posted in : Theology and Political Philosophy on November 23, 2019 by : Mark West Tags: Jesus, voluntaryism

Rulers compel by force, leaders compel by volition.

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Jesus Rejected Political Power

Posted in : Theology and Political Philosophy on September 6, 2019 by : Jason Mock Tags: Jesus, power, satan

Satan offered Jesus all of the political power. Jesus turned him down.

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