A short theological essay arguing biblical faith and nonviolent anarchism share deep affinities, reexamining scripture on power and authority.
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A short theological essay arguing biblical faith and nonviolent anarchism share deep affinities, reexamining scripture on power and authority.
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Jacques Ellul blends politics, theology, history, and exposition in this analysis of the relationship between political anarchy and biblical faith. While he clarifies the views of each and how they can be related, his aim is not to proselytize either anarchists into Christianity or Christians into anarchy.
On the one hand, suggests Ellul, anarchists need to understand that much of their criticism of Christianity applies only to the form of religion that developed, not to biblical faith. Chris...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content present
Violence & gore
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References to biblical wars and state violence; advocates nonviolence
Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present
Religious content
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Biblical exegesis and Christian theology throughout; faith is the core focus
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Central thesis linking Christian faith with nonviolent political anarchism
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide content present
Abuse & suffering
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Discusses domination, coercion, and historical religious wars
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