Synopsis: In A Faith Not Worth Fighting For, editors Justin Bronson
Barringer and Tripp York have assembled a number of essays by
pastors, activists, and scholars in order to address the common
questions and objections leveled against the Christian practice of
nonviolence. Assuming that the command to love one's enemies is at
the heart of the Gospel, these writers carefully, faithfully--and
no doubt provocatively--attempt to explain why the nonviolent path
of Jesus is an integral aspect of Christian discipleship. By
addressing misconceptions about Christian pacifism, as well as
real-life violent situations, this book will surely challenge the
reader's basic understanding of what it means to be a follower of
Jesus. Endorsements: In this anthology of new essays, theologians
reply to such challenges to Christian pacifism as what would you do
if someone were attacking a loved one, what about Hitler, and
didn't Jesus chase people from the temple with a whip? By
countering common objections to the Christian peace witness, the
book endeavors to help both pacifists and nonpacifists alike gain a
deeper understanding of how a Christian commitment to nonviolence
can be enacted and supported. Especially strong essays include
"What About War and Violence in the Old Testament?" by Ingrid Lilly
(Western Kentucky University) and "Didn't Jesus Say He Came Not to
Bring Peace, but a Sword?" by Samuel Wells (Be Not Afraid), which
combines a close reading of the biblical text with a contemporary
illustration of the difference between appeasement and a principled
peace stance. The essays are, on the whole, varied, lively, and
thought provoking. The book includes an introduction by Stanley
Hauerwas (War and the American Difference) and an afterword by
Shane Claiborne (Irresistible Revolution). --Publishers Weekly
"Addressing oft-heard questions posed to Christians who refuse to
kill, this is a must-read book for all Christians occupying church
pews or sitting behind desks in college classrooms. . . . Even if
one does not agree with everything written here (and I don't), A
Faith Not Worth Fighting For helpfully clarifies the theology of
Christian nonviolence so as to foster further--and hopefully
fruitful--conversation." --Tobias Winright Associate Professor of
Theological Ethics, Saint Louis University "This book addresses the
predictable questions posed to pacifists. Having spoken publicly
hundreds of times and in varied contexts on pacifism, I know this.
However, having read widely on the subject of the Christian faith
and violence, I also know that this book is a rare treat. For it
offers mature, carefully considered reflections on this standard
set of issues. This is almost unheard of; this book is a valuable
resource." --Mark Thiessen Nation Professor of Theology, Eastern
Mennonite University "A Faith Worth Fighting For is much needed.
Its essays provide readers with clear thinking and moral
seriousness that challenge all followers of Jesus to journey with
him in the ways of peace. Just about any possible objection to
Christian pacifism is considered--and overcome." --Ted Grimsrud,
Professor of Theology and Peace Studies, Eastern Mennonite
University Editor Biographies: Tripp York teaches in the Religious
Studies Department at Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, VA. He
is the author and editor of numerous books including Third Way
Allegiance, Living on Hope While Living in Babylon, and The Devil
Wears Nada. Justin Bronson Barringer is a graduate student at
Asbury Theological Seminary where he also works for the Office of
Global Community Formation. He has been a missionary in China and
Greece, worked extensively among homeless people in Nashville, and
served at mercy and justice organizations like The Dream Center and
Sojourners.
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