“We are to love our enemies because God loves them. Hyung Jin Kim Sun takes Jesus’ central teaching—neighbor love is God’s love—at his word. As a teacher of peace with Asian roots and a third-world childhood, Kim Sun knows something about loving those who oppose us. He lives this love, and sees how the way to God leads not away from but toward and through care for the ‘other,’ no matter how ‘other.’ This book is good for the soul.”
~David W. Augsburger, professor emeritus of pastoral care and counseling at Fuller Theological Seminary and author of Caring Enough to Confront
“The Anabaptist tradition, and in particular the Mennonites, has long been a special gift to Canadian churches in exemplifying what it means to be citizens, peacebuilders, and active nonviolent changemakers. Hyung Jin Kim Sun furthers this deep, honorable, and Christlike legacy through his theologically informed yet practically oriented writing. This is an immediate, compelling, and accessible read for all who seek to live out their faith in all areas of life.”
~Peter Noteboom, general secretary of the Canadian Council of Churches
“In clear, simple, and gentle language, Hyung Jin Kim Sun invites readers to a fresh conversation on the gospel of peace. A great deal of wisdom is packed into this short book as it moves from the biblical and historical dimensions of Christian pacifism to personal and structural applications. A perfect text for small groups or classroom use.”
~John D. Roth, professor of history at Goshen College and author of Choosing Against War
“How do Christians live faithfully in a violent world, contributing fruitful possibilities for peace? To answer, this book offers a very readable and helpful account of biblical, theological, and historical perspectives related to Christian peace practices. It is an excellent resource, inviting readers to consider what it means to live a Christian ethic of love amidst enemies and providing useful tools for deepening the witness of nonviolence. I highly recommend this book!”
~Thomas Reynolds, associate professor of theology at Emmanuel College of Victoria University in the University of Toronto and author of Vulnerable Communion: A Theology of Disability and Hospitality
“Hyung Jin Kim Sun has written a very readable book that engages frequently asked questions about Anabaptist pacifism. It introduces biblical foundations as well as pragmatic considerations of nonviolence for readers new to the topic.”
~Reina Neufeldt, associate professor of peace and conflict studies at Conrad Grebel University College and author of Ethics for Peacebuilders
“Hyung Jin Kim Sun’s eloquent testimony to the spirit and practice of Christian pacifism is incisive, clear, and persuasive. What takes this work far beyond ‘classic’ pacifism is Kim Sun’s use of social sciences and history to make a strong case for the practical, political effectiveness of nonviolence. This move brings together all just war thinkers and pacifists committed to ending violence, whether direct and structural.”
~Lisa Sowle Cahill, J. Donald Monan Professor of Theology at Boston College and author of Global Justice, Christology, and Christian Ethics
