

The Power of Community in Peacemaking: Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount with David Whippy
Jan 7, 2025
In this engaging conversation, David Whippy, an Assistant Professor of Intercultural Peacebuilding at BYU-Hawaii, shares profound insights on the Sermon on the Mount and its role in peacemaking. He emphasizes the necessity of heartfelt transformation over mere observance of rituals and highlights the importance of embracing forgiveness and self-reflection. The discussion also covers the vital contributions of women in peacebuilding, the complexities of 'turning the other cheek,' and how community support can foster lasting reconciliation.
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Carter's Example
- Jennifer Thomas reflects on President Jimmy Carter's passing and his exemplary Christian life.
- She questions whether others would perceive her as a true disciple like him.
Sermon's Practicality
- The hosts question the practicality of the Sermon on the Mount's teachings, such as peacemaking, loving enemies, and turning the other cheek.
- They ponder whether these are utopian ideals or if Jesus truly intended them to be practiced.
Cultural Peace
- David Whippy connects Fijian peace concepts (Vakavingu, Maravu) with scriptural examples.
- He suggests that coming closer to God leads to a greater state of peace, referencing John Taylor.