THE CROSS OF JESUS: Justification for Redemptive Violence or a Call to Gospel Nonviolence?

“THE CROSS OF JESUS CHRIST: Justification for Redemptive Violence or a Call to Gospel Nonviolence?”
Saturday morning, March 12 – 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.,
at PROJECT HOME, 1515 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

The death of Jesus is central to Christian life and thought, yet it has been frequently been misunderstood and misused. In many tragic ways, the cross of Christ has been seen as a kind of “redemptive violence,” and has been directly or indirectly used to vindicate and even bless human violence.

By looking at the crucifixion of Jesus in its historical context, we will explore the question: Why did Jesus die? How is his death related to his ministry and witness in the Gospels? How did the early communities grasp his death, and how does it make us think differently about the Resurrection?

We will reflect on how a more radical understanding of the passion of Christ can impact our discipleship, and particularly our efforts to witness to nonviolence in a violent world.

The program will be facilitated by Will O’Brien, coordinator of The Alternative Seminary. A challenging event as we live into Lent and approach Good Friday.

A light breakfast will be served. A $5 donation is requested to cover costs (though if you can’t pay, please feel free to come anyway!).

Planned and Sponsored by The Alternative Seminary

Co-sponsored by among others, the Brandywine Peace Community.

If you are interested in participating, contact Will O’Brien at 215-842-1790 or wobrien@alternativeseminary.net