Jesus’ cross introduces a violent world to the possibility of nonviolence

Can a sign be violent?

Is it violent to tear down a wall?

Is it violent to tell the sick that they need to get healed the day after the Sabbath?

Is it violent to push other peoples’ buttons until they blow up?

Nonviolence is not:acquiescencepolitenesspassive aggressionpacifism (necessarily)

Shalom is the perfectly just peace and completeness of a community where everyone contributes and everyone is cared for (e.g. the body of Christ).

Violence is any system, circumstance, or act that contradicts God’s shalom.

Nonviolence is a lifestyle of seeking shalom for everyone you encounter.

Nonviolence confronts violence

Nonviolence tests the authenticity of love

Nonviolence depends upon the truth

Nonviolence seeks communion

Jesus’ cross & resurrection show that nonviolence isn’t just right; it wins!