Politics and violence brings out the militaristic side of Christians in the United States and nothing goes more counter to the gospel message than violent answers to problems says theology professor, Preston Sprinkle.

Preston is no stranger to controversial topics. He's written on Hell, Homosexuality and Violence. Hear our conversation about how the argument for absolute non violence. Is it possible in an uncertain and complex world where violence and danger is near at hand? What we can do to counter the culture norm of violent answers in ways that Jesus showed us to by his example?

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