Kate Carl and the Culture of War

Paul Kingsnorth, whose new book Against The Machine is due out in late-September, is right: the West continues to put civilization ahead of an authentic Christianity, one that honors the teachings of its founder. What is more, attempts to save our civilization through politics, wealth and power, will definitely fail. Writing in First Things, he argues Jesus does not “fight wars other than those that go on in the heart.” We already have our orders. Love your neighbor. Love your enemy. Love God. Do not resist evil. Rule by serving.