The Kingdom of God is Within You / Christianity and Patriotism / Miscellanies

A penetrating series of essays that re‑examines Christianity not as a set of rituals but as a lived moral principle. The author, drawing on his earlier controversial work, argues that the true teaching of Christ forbids any form of violence, and he confronts the institutional church for abandoning this core command. By tracing the doctrine of non‑resistance through early patristic writers and fringe sects, he builds a case that war and coercion are fundamentally at odds with the faith’s original spirit.

The collection also turns a critical eye toward patriotism, questioning whether loyalty to nation can ever coexist with a conscience that refuses to kill. Correspondence with American Quakers provides vivid examples of communities that have practiced pacifism for centuries, reinforcing the author’s claim that true Christianity demands peace over power. Readers are invited into a thoughtful dialogue that challenges familiar assumptions and suggests a radical, yet profoundly humane, way of living.