The Powers that Be: by Walter Wink
What if reacting violently plays into
the hands of the powers that be?
Rating:
B
Walter Wink poses some intense ideas about Pacifism and the necessity of the church to rethink it's part in perpetuating violence. Extremely provocative, and very challenging in parts. There can be no doubt but that much of what is written here needs wider acceptance in the hearts and minds of American believers especially. At the same time the concepts in this book require more articulate formation in large areas, especially treatment of the Old Testament, and the early churches understanding of the primary vision of the church.
Not recommended as a first foray into the concepts of pacifism. But for those who are used to hanging around pacifists, a provocative read.
Walter Wink poses some intense ideas about Pacifism and the necessity of the church to rethink it's part in perpetuating violence. Extremely provocative, and very challenging in parts. There can be no doubt but that much of what is written here needs wider acceptance in the hearts and minds of American believers especially. At the same time the concepts in this book require more articulate formation in large areas, especially treatment of the Old Testament, and the early churches understanding of the primary vision of the church.
Not recommended as a first foray into the concepts of pacifism. But for those who are used to hanging around pacifists, a provocative read.
Posted: Fri - August 20, 2004 at 03:30 AM
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