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A Welcoming Church Family Exploring Progressive Christian Theology
September 6, 2020

De-Escalation

Preacher: Nathan Willard
Series: Plague Year
Passage: Matthew 5:38-48
Service Type: Sunday Worship

Too often, we do not recognize violence we support as violence nonetheless. Following Jesus means de-escalating the force and violence of a situation. Always.

Topics: Black Lives Matter, Civil Disobedience, Civil Rights, God, Guns, Jesus, Joe Lolla, Kant, Policing, Sermon on the Mount, Stand your ground, Violence
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