You have heard that it was said, “Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He ...

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Source: Adobe stock image by Tharun, licensed by Ravi Chandra What to do when “enemies” and hatred make a beeline to our own nervous systems, online and in real life? How do we stabilize our nervous ...

On this week's episode of "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast," host John Dear marks the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by reviewing what Dear calls the "most radical, ...

“I’m a Christian — I love everybody!” Some of us may say this; some of us may even mean it, at least sort of, at least some of the time. But is it true? Jesus instructs: “Love your enemies. Pray for ...

Putting your enemies to shame without lifting a finger involves a combination of restraint, composure, and strategic non-engagement. By not returning negative energy, ignoring provocations, refusing ...

In November 2022, an image of Irish author and poet Oscar Wilde, famous for the novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray," circulated online alongside a quote he probably never uttered: "Always forgive your ...