PHOTOS: PACIFIST FIGHT CLUB - ROUND 4

Mike Izbicki kicks off Round 4 of Pacifist Fight Club for us.

 Dr. Thomas Crisp shares how Gandhi may have been the greatest disciple of Jesus in the Twentieth Century. 

Great turnout for a Saturday morning at 9am. We had 21 fighters join us.

We're already gearing up for Round 5 in May or June.

[PODCAST] How To Fight Like A Christian by Keith Giles

[PODCAST] Jesus: The Prince of Peace by Keith Giles

VIDEO: Herb Montgomery and Keith Giles on Jesus and Nonviolence

NEW EBOOK: WAR IS NOT CHRISTIAN by Keith Giles

About the book:

Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and if He commanded His followers to love their enemies, turn the other cheek and not to live by the sword, then why do so many Christians today support wars, torture and nationalism?

With an introduction by New Testament scholar Jon Zens, this book is a collection of articles and essays by author, blogger and teacher Keith Giles on the subject of Jesus and Non-Violence.

Giles is also the founder of Pacifist Fight Club, a quarterly gathering of Christians in Orange County, California who meet to discuss issues surrounding Christian non-violence.

This book explores typical arguments regarding the meaning of Jesus' statements against violence, as well as common objections related to the turning over of the tables of the money changers in the Temple, the command to "go and buy a sword", and various appeals to Old Testament scriptures where God leads the nation of Israel into battle.

Whether you agree or disagree with the author on this controversial topic, you will be challenged and inspired to return again to the words of Jesus and to investigate your own heart and motives when it comes to obeying the radical call to love as Jesus loves.

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WATCH: KEITH GILES AT PACIFIST FIGHT CLUB - ROUND 2

KEITH GILES CHRISTIAN ZIONISM: ISRAEL, PALESTINE, AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

Our Fighters for Round 2

This time around our "Fighters" will each take turns presenting their thoughts on a specific topic for about 30 minutes, then everyone will have an opportunity to ask questions, respond and engage one another about what we've heard.

Our Fighters will lead us in the following discussions:

*Christians in the Military -Thomas Crisp (Biola)

*Just War Theory vs No War Theory- Shane Crash (Pacifist Army)

*The Dangers of Christian Nationalism - Chase Andre (Biola)

*Christian Zionism: Israel, Palestine and the Kingdom of God  - Keith Giles (Pacifist Fight Club)

*Spiritual Warfare: How We Fight - Crissy Brooks (MIKA)

As before, Pacifist Fight Club will be a free event.

More details to come...

It's Coming - January 2012

PACIFIST FIGHT CLUB
We will fight for peace, but we will do no violence

The first rule of Pacifist Fight Club is, you do not talk about Pacifist Fight Club.
The second rule is, you must move from talk to action.
The third rule is, you must love all people, at all times.
The fourth rule is, you must engage in a fight to the death daily as you struggle against your own apathy, selfishness, prejudice and pride.
The fifth rule is, you must fight the status quo of your life.

Topics:
*Non-violence
*Solidarity with the poor
*Immigration reform
*Loving God
*Loving others

Our Fighters
*Brandt Russo
*Shane Crash
*Chase Andre
*Thomas Crisp
*Thomas Nixon
*Crissy Brooks
*Wendy Tarr
*Keith Giles

More info coming soon...