Anzac – Following Jesus at a time of war
The goal of this is to get a loose handle on two different responses to war that Christians have chosen. It’s a complicated subject and carries emotion. Different stances are possible, but none are easy. We’re doing this to acknowledge Anzac day, our history, but also because it’s worth having this kind of discussion when war is not at our immediate doorstep. It might be worth starting by each person telling any stories of their links to war. Many of us have them. We have however lived at time when war has not threatened NZ. That means we need to be careful of others, and aware that our discussion is not as earthed as it might be at other times. …
