Waging peace in a world of violence

What did Jesus have to say about peace and violence?

How do we respond to a world full of war and domination?

We live in an age of deepening political polarisation, growing international instability and the increasing normalisation of violence to achieve political ends. The recent emergence of “Christian nationalism” shows how frighteningly easy it is for Christians to be swept along by coercive political agendas and lose touch with the emphatically non-violent message and strategy of Jesus – which this webinar will explore.

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Dr Chris Marshall is an Emeritus Professor at Victoria University, where he worked for almost 20 years. He taught Christian theology in the Religious Studies Department for 10 years before being appointed to a new professorial Chair in Restorative Justice in 2014. Prior to joining the University, he taught New Testament Studies at Laidlaw College for 19 years. He is author of multiple books and publications, many dealing with questions of peace, justice and discipleship.