nonviolence Archives

Sanctuary is sacred

Church sanctuary upholds the concept that all are welcome and safe in the body of Christ. The Trump administration would like to deny that truth.

Ashley Newman, Staff Writer • April 8, 2025

In a recent report from the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, it is estimated that one in 12 Christians in the U.S. are at risk of deportation or have a family member at risk of deportation; 80% of those at risk of deportation are Christian. Trump’s...

Depolarizing Biola

Bridging Biola hosts a student debate about whether Christ asks Christians to adopt a principle of nonviolence.

Thomas Rahkola, Editor-in-Chief • September 27, 2024

On Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m., students gathered in Upper Metzger Hall to discuss the Christian ethics of non-violence. The event was hosted by Bridging Biola, a club that seeks to create spaces on campus for students to engage in respectful dialogue about important issues. FOSTERING DIALOGUE For...