105: The Christian Soldier

This episode explores the Christian tapestry section depicting the paradox of the Christian solider, a vocation often held up by society as hero having paid the ultimate sacrifice of giving their life for their country. And yet, the vocation of soldiering is about as diametrically opposed to the example set by Jesus as one can get. Living in a country ruled by an occupying army, Jesus advocated non-violence and turning the other cheek. The Rev. Dr. Stuart Macdonald helps Kirk look at how the life of Jesus informs our response to the violence and war that we see in our world today.