Weekly Newsletter from Christian Vegetarian Association CVA - May 3, 2021
From Christian Vegetarian Association (CVA)

  1. "Guided by the Faith of Christ: Seeking to Stop Violence and Scapegoating" Is Now Online
  2. Problems with Cancel Culture part 5: A Christian View
  3. All-Creatures.Org Ministry

1. "Guided by the Faith of Christ: Seeking to Stop Violence and Scapegoating" Is Now Online

It can be read at Guided by the Faith of Christ: Seeking to Stop Violence and Scapegoating. If you read the book and find it worthwhile, we request that you make a donation to the Christian Vegetarian Association at www.christianveg.org.

2. Problems with Cancel Culture part 5: A Christian View

I think Christian teachings militate against cancel culture, for several reasons. For one thing, Jesus seemed much more concerned about people’s actions than their words. He condemned those who showed no mercy for those who were orphaned, widowed, or disabled, while the Bible does not describe him policing word choices or ideologies.

More importantly, the Bible shows Jesus offering redemption for those who have sinned, such as the tax collector. While we might not be able to fully atone for passed misdeeds, all of us have the capacity to change and to contribute to the well-being of others.

In contrast to the unforgiving, sometimes cruel manifestations of cancel culture, Jesus taught that we should forgive our brother. This is not necessarily an act of kindness or generosity. Those who believe that they cannot be forgiven will have little incentive to amend their ways. Indeed, they will be much more inclined to avoid taking responsibility for their actions, regardless of the cost of their doing so.

Forgiveness is not the opposite of accountability. Accountability discourages anti-social behavior. Forgiveness is distinctive in that it involves removing a desire for revenge. Consequently, accountability aims to remove dangerous people from the public and to discourage harmful activity. In addition, whenever possible, we should offer people the opportunity to perform redemptive activities that help other individuals.

Stephen R. Kaufman, M.D.

3. All-Creatures.Org Ministry

Newsletter: We just published this week’s edition of our all-creatures Newsletter, which we hope you like and share with others to help end the exploitation and killing of animals.

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