Randy Klassen

NCLA Review -Loving enemies is one of the harder commands of Jesus, commonly shuffled aside, especially in times when our country is in conflict with very real enemies. Many Christians see warfare as realistic and inevitable and therefore necessary. Few people are aware of the successes of peacemakers, the power of non-violent resistance. The Klassens present a strong case for rethinking the relative merits of warfare vs. peacemaking. In addition to studying the solid biblical foundation for peacemaking, the authors relate their own struggles with responding to bullies, mugging, and family abuse. They also display a wide acquaintance with peacemaking efforts—and successes—throughout history and all over the globe. In a non-threatening style, they encourage ordinary people to follow Jesus, step by step, down the “loving enemies” path. Rating: 4 —DKW Cascadia 2008, 147p, paper, 9781931038539, $13.95 [241.4]… (more)