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Video Q&A: What if violence is necessary to protect a loved one?
We recently posted a video Q&A on open theism and we received a lot of positive feedback. We’re happy to share another of these today on the question of non-violence. Greg has answered this question previously, but he expands on his answer here in a way he never has before. Be blessed!
Category: Q&A
Tags: Greg Boyd, Non-Violence, Video Q&A
Topics: Enemy-Loving Non-Violence
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