Playlist: Violence in Religion (topic)
At It Again
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughViolence in religion centers on disputes over the Temple Mount, known to Arabs as the Haram al-Sharif . Arab gunmen fired from the shrine and killed two Israeli policemen. Palestinians responded to metal detectors with mass protests after their five daily prayers toward Mecca. These prayer protests turned into chaotic street …
How Dark the Heart
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In the events involving Reserve Police Battalion 101, most German church pastors taught that the Bible instructs people to obey authority regardless of the command. This teaching contributed to participation in violent actions against Jews during the period from 1942 to 1943. Such instruction does not align with biblical …
The Commandments (Part Thirteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGod has never given mankind the prerogative to determine whether war is just or not. God has promised to protect us, conditioned on our obedience to our covenant.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Twelve)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe early church was invaded by Gnosticism that denigrated the 'enslavement to Yahweh, His Law, and the Sabbath,' replacing it with Greek philosophy.
Acts (Part Twenty-Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAs Paul is miraculously rescued and taken to Caesarea, he uses every trial as an opportunity to bear witness to Christ, preaching the Gospel.