War and Hell by Wayne Northey

War and hell are inextricably interlinked in Christian history and theology.  Below are some thoughts about both, with relation to a movie and a book. I.  The Christian and War: Reflections on “Saving Private Ryan” “War is hell”, observed Civil War General...

The Mumbai Bombs by Wayne Northey

July 12, 200621780 18th Ave.Langley  BCV2Z  1P8wnorthey@peacesummit.com(604)533-9767 (home)(604)859-3215 (work) Dear Editor:     Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Peter MacKay predictably was the pot that called the kettle black in (otherwise...

Rene Girard and Violence by Wayne Northey

Originally presented at South Langley Mennonite Brethren Church, April 29, 2001. Love to God and love to neighbor are like two doors that open simultaneously, so that it is impossible to open the one without opening the other, and impossible to shut one without also...

Mercy, Mr. Harper, Not Sacrifice by Wayne Northey

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Justice Minister Vic Toews, and Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day are all Evangelical Bible-believing Christians.  C.S. Lewis’ Professor Kirk (The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe) might have asked: “Just what Good Book are they...