Very thorough, very compelling

I bought this book, because it honestly makes me upset to see so many Christian authorities say one thing, while Jesus says something else. Preston sprinkle "goes the extra mile" to help us "turn the other cheek." This gospel-centered volume gave me the courage to trust in God rather than human strength. ( )

Very solid book on a tough subject. Author is very consistent in his views and present solid biblical evidence to support his position that violence is never acceptable. In general, I agree with much of what he writes.

I wasn't satisfied with his answers and/or support for these positions:

1. Death penalty is never acceptable (when in fact its endorsed by the Old Testament)
2. Governments should be non-violent. To me, this simply isn't realistic. Any government that always turned the other cheek wouldn't exist very long and this implicitly implies, Christian leaders shouldn't be involved.

Found this topic inconsistent w/Bible

Samson's final act of destruction was selfish. He prayed for and was granted the right for this act. Can see how it could be viewed as selfish. ( )

Excellent book. He does a good job explaining the violence we see in the OT. I don't agree with all his conclusions on how this is lived out today. ( )

Sprinkle writes from within two frameworks - Christian Evangelical Faith and the Culture of the USA. Neither is without influence, but with that caveat, Sprinkle does a wonderful job.
First, the writing is clear and accessible in the best traditions of Christian Apologetics for the ordinary person. Think C.S. Lewis perhaps.
Second, the book is thoroughly researched and scrupulously well-referenced. Every chapter has extensive endnotes. If you doubt something Sprinkle writes, you can check his sources. And THEIR sources in turn.
Third, he deals with all the obvious objections and shibboleths. He even has an appendix on Just War Theory.
So, should you think that the Bible, drenched as it seems to be in the blood of the Middle East and one particular Middle Eastern man who claimed to be God, is a book promoting violence, then, you need to read this book to see how one thoughtful Christian sees something other.
One reservation. It is perhaps inevitable that a book aimed at such a wide audience sticks religiously (pun intended) to telling us just what the Bible says. As a result there is no room in this book for an exploration of the anthropological background of violence and Christian responses as you might find in writers like Rene Girard and Raymond Schwager. I wonder how Sprinkle might treat their insights... ( )

Ultimately, Sprinkle challenges the church to "walk in a manner worthy of our calling" and shape our lives on the example of Christ. Fight: A Christian Case for Non-Violence is biblically rooted, theologically coherent, and prophetically challenging. It is a defining work that will stir discussions for years to come.

This is a very inspiring, informative, and uplifting book - a help and source of strength to all - spiritual and nonbelievers! Use the Word of God to triumph over violence. A good resource, educational tool but by no means replaces the Bible and its teachings.

I think we need more books like this that can help people regain their faith in god and to believe in a good and forgiving god. We need to start focusing on how we can change for the better and become happier people. If you need to be built up. Read this book. ( )