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"Firm footing for a life of holy trouble." - Shane Claiborne
The Christian faith has a rich tradition of civil disobedience.
Old Testament stories of noncooperation with evil, or prophets standing up to Kings at great cost. Jesus, the nonviolent revolutionary, peacemaker, risk-taker. The early Christian communities, repeatedly imprisoned for speaking truth to power-like Dorothy Day or Martin Luther King Jr., centuries later.
Nonviolent civil disobedience, when rooted in faith, is not only a way to protest unjust laws; it can be an experience of the sacred. It can be both a symbol and the reality of Christ's love, overcoming the violence that surrounds us.
Within this book you'll find a civil resister's field guide to that tradition, and best practices for discernment, court appearances, even jail time. And if there comes a time to cross the line, you'll find yourself in good company.
Author: John Dear
Publisher: Lab/Ora Press
Published: 11/25/2022
Pages: 332
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.83d
ISBN13: 9781739716226
ISBN10: 1739716221
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Ministry | Discipleship
- Religion | Religion, Politics & State
- Religion | Christian Living | Social Issues