The Eschatology of Peace: Rethinking Guns, Down Syndrome, and Christian Witness

Mar 27, 2018

Ask episode

Chapters

Transcript

Episode notes

Exploring how the Christian vision of the end shapes our response to today’s most pressing socio-political issues, this episode of Voxology offers a deeply reflective take on cultural violence, the sanctity of life, and the church's role in embodying God's promised future. Mike Erre challenges listeners to confront gun culture, advocate for those often marginalized in society, and evaluate public theology through an eschatological lens.

With World Down Syndrome Day and March for Our Lives as a cultural backdrop, Mike shares powerful stories and scathing observations that challenge partisan thinking and point listeners toward a peacemaking ethic grounded in the gospel.

Key Takeaways: • Down Syndrome and the Value of Life – Reflecting on World Down Syndrome Day, Mike shares a moving quote by Charlotte Fien at the UN and articulates the Christian moral imperative to affirm the dignity of every life, especially the vulnerable. • Guns, Violence, and the Christian Ethic – A provocative look at how America’s obsession with weapons collides with Jesus’s call to peace, and why the church must model the eschatological hope of beating swords into plowshares. • The Eschatological Lens – Understanding why Christian ethics aren’t about “what works” but about reflecting where the story of God is heading—the renewal of all things. • Racism, Power, and American Idols – How the church's witness is compromised when it aligns with national narratives of supremacy, rights, and dominance instead of kingdom principles of humility, equality, and love. • Critique of Complementarianism – A teaser for the next episode: Mike briefly introduces a strong critique of John Piper’s view that male “headship” is the answer to a culture of abuse.

Resources Mentioned: • Isaiah 2 – Prophetic vision of peace and justice • Revelation 7 – The image of one new people from every nation and tribe worshiping God • Charlotte Fien at the UN – Link to her speech • Patreon Content on Revelation – Support and listen on Patreon

Join us as we question the cultural norms Christians too often accept without critique. Subscribe to Voxology, leave a review to support the journey, and follow us on social media to engage with this vibrant, faithful community.

As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.

We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV

Our Merch Store! Etsy

Learn more about the Voxology Podcast

Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify

Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon

The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio

Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre

Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford

Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy