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This Periodical is brought to you for free and open access by the Fuller Seminary Publications at Digital Commons @ Fuller. It has been accepted for inclusion in The SEMI (2001-2010) by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Fuller. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Does it matterWar what we think?“ the SEMI - Week Six - February 10-14 - Winter 2003 - Fuller Theological Seminary - www.fuller.edu/student_life/SEMI/semi.html A Unified Voice Considering War Intelligent Passion by Rob Muthiah by Dr. by Wes Kendall As our nation faces the prospect of war, Israel and the Palestinians. The two A group of young men and women what is the appropriate response for us as a Koreas. Iraq and the United States. It isn’t stand and begin to sing a familiar chorus in seminary? Is war with Iraq or North Korea difficult to get an argument going about any unison. Their voices are strong; their hearts justified according to just war theory? of these conflicts—even at Fuller Seminary. are passionate. You can hear the words Should we hold a pacifist position and say I have no solutions to offer. Indeed, I definitely, loudly: “The Lord is a warrior. that no war is justifiable? Does “just have strong views of my own on these The Lord is mighty in battle.” peacemaking” provide a creative, unifying subjects, and I experience the same No, these people are not Islamic approach to war? Given the diverse views frustrations as anyone else when people— fundamentalists crowding the streets of among faculty and students, what can our especially Christians—do not see things my Palestine. They are North American community agree to say regarding the way. But I am convinced that we at Fuller Christians singing a popular praise chorus. prospect of war? are in a special position to explore the issues But what battle is the Lord fighting these In spite of the diversity of views we together in ways that build up the Body of days? More specifically, is the Lord of these hold, I suggest that our seminary Christ. So I think it is worthwhile to hymns going to war against Iraq if the U.S. community should be speaking with a encourage the discussions—even the declares the battle? strong unified voice on some key issues. arguments—as long as we keep some Christians have the unavoidable task of First, we must exhort each other to love important considerations in mind. Here are looking at world events through a religious our enemies. Jesus commanded this in a few of those considerations. lens, adding further complexity to current Matthew 5. Loving our enemies must be All Christians are internationalists. issues. In addition to all the economic and considered part of the foolishness about This has an important bearing on our social problems that could result from a which Paul writes in 1 Corinthians. Is it geopolitical discussions. For example, since second war in the Gulf, we must grapple loving to drop bombs that will invariably I am not a pacifist, I am open to the with the ethical and moral implications of kill innocent civilians? Is it loving to sit possibility of legitimate American military war. In essence, we raise the bar on the back while millions of innocent people action against Iraq. But I do find it very current crisis in Iraq by contemplating its suffer under a despotic ruler? Both of these difficult to identify with the “go it alone” spiritual realities. Thankfully, seminary questions imply easy, straightforward rhetoric of many of the folks in Washington. provides a wonderful environment for answers. Yet such answers are not possible. Such language falls very strange on my ears thoughtful voices and critical minds. We do not live in an easy, straightforward when I spend my days on a campus with Perhaps no one better understands the world. Regardless of how we answer these brothers and sisters from over 60 countries. complexity of the current situation with Iraq questions, the bottom line is that, as We are a community drawn from many than Dr. Dudley Woodberry, Fuller’s Christians, we all must be able to uphold nations, and we are joined together by strong professor of Islamic Studies. In less than our responses as somehow meeting the love bonds in Jesus Christ. I would hope that an hour, he can walk you through the requirement set forth by Christ. Our words everyone at Fuller would find political and social reasons for and against continued on page 6 continued on page 7 continued on page 7

New York City Billboard event by Yoko Ono (October 1, 2001 - May 31, 2002). Lyrics from “Imagine” by John Lennon the Semi - Week Six - Winter 2003 - Fuller Theological Seminary - www.fuller.edu/student_life/SEMI/semi.html - page 2 Praying for Peace would unite Christians with differing political and ethical views around a common purpose: praying for peace. by Fred Elliott-Hart Two days later, on Thursday, January 30, approximately 45 I have had ongoing concerns about the prospect of a U.S. Fuller students and faculty gathered at Barker Commons to pray. war on Iraq, but I was particularly preoccupied on Tuesday, During the half-hour meeting, which was sponsored by the Office January 28, the day after the weapons inspectors made their report of the President and Student Life and Services, Dr. Mark Lau and the day of President Bush’s State of the Union address. It Branson, Dr. and Dr. led us in was one of a few times in my life when I believe the Holy Spirit prayer for peace. We also read a letter from President Mouw. spoke to me in the midst of great concern by giving me an idea Many of those present indicated a desire to that wouldn’t go away. continue to pray together, and another I organized a Call to Prayer for Peace because I felt it was gathering was planned for February 6. important to seek the company of my brothers and sisters at Fuller May the Spirit of unity and peace in praying about the current political situation. I hoped the meeting continue to bring us together in prayer.

Fred Elliot-Hart (SOT, M.Div.) is a ResCom community coordinator.

Mailbox • Staff PROFile Request • M ission • D isclaimer Greetings. I just want to convey my appreciation for the excellent features and articles you produce every week. I particularly enjoyed reading about Australia. May I request Dean of Students Ruth Vuong that you do a PROFile on the distinguished scholar Ralph P. Martin? He is currently teaching here this quarter and this would be a great opportunity to know more about this M anaging E ditor Carmen Valdés outstanding theologian. Thank you for the wonderful service on behalf of the Fuller E ditor Leslie Hawthorne Klingler community. [email protected] Norita Guzman (SOT, MAT) P roduction E ditor Deepa R. Joseph [email protected] [email protected]

The SEMI is published weekly as a service to Upcoming Chapel Events the Fuller community by Student Life and Ser­ vices, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA91182. Articles and commentaries do not Wednesday, February 12 necessarily reflect the views of the Fuller ad­ Denis O’Pray has been rector of the Church of Our Saviour in San Gabriel, California, ministration or the SEMI. Final editorial re­ since 1990. “I feel like the dean of ‘Fuller South,”’ says O’Pray. “Our Saviour is blessed sponsibility rests with the Dean of Students. with the participation of so many Fuller faculty and students!” Prior to his tenure at Our Letters to the Editor: The SEMI welcomes Saviour, O’Pray served for seven years as associate rector of All Saints Church in Pasadena. brief responses to articles and commentaries He and his wife, Lynette, have three adult children. on issues relevant to the Fuller community. All submissions must include the author’s name and contact information and are subject Thursday, February 13 to editing. Jim Nelson, visiting SOP scholar, will give a talk titled “The Desires of Your Heart,” about how God purifies our motives and transforms our desires. A 1981 Fuller M.Div. Announcements: Notices may be submitted to [email protected] or dropped off grad, Nelson is currently a faculty member at Valparaiso University in Indiana. He is also at the SEMI Office on the 2nd floor of an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church. He and his wife, Jeanne (also a Kreyssler Hall above the Catalyst. They must clinical psychologist), have a six year old son, Anthony, and recently adopted a daughter, be submitted by the deadlines printed below Teresa, from China. In addition to teaching cross-cultural psychology, Nelson occasionally and not exceed 35 words. works as a photographer, specializing in religious sites and architecture. He and his family Advertisements: Notices for events not enjoy cooking and the outdoors. directly sponsored by a Fuller department, office, or organization will be printed in the Wednesday, February 19, SOP Integration Symposium “Ads” section and charged per word. All requests should be made through the Nancey Murphy, SOT professor of Christian Philosophy Production Editor at semi- ads @ dept.fuller edu Thursday, February 20, SOP Integration Symposium Nancey Murphy, SOT professor of Christian Philosophy Submission Deadlines: Week 8: February 12 Week 9: February 19 Week 10: February 26 the Semi - Week Six - Winter 2003 - Fuller Theological Seminary - www.fuller.edu/student_life/SEMI/semi.html - page 3 talents and the way in which she offers them in friendship and in A Woman of Many Books service to the seminary. “She is brilliant—no exaggeration— by Jennifer Butler insightful and eloquent, solidly biblical in her , unwavering in her commitment to Christ, humble and self-effacing, concerned always for the welfare of others, and a faithful friend to all who are privileged to know her,” comments Dr. Don Hagner. Her preaching colleague, Dr. Bill Pannell, speaks fondly of their friendship, adding that he has learned much from her about their “mutual craft.” Dr. Jim Bradley says that, during his earliest days at Fuller, he and his wife began a friendship with Shuster that has been “sustaining in the deepest sense of the word. What a joy it is to have a sustained (and sustaining) friendship with one with whom we share so much, from bearing mutual burdens having to do with the seminary to finding with a fresh sense of discovery that we Beware the man of one book! Today these words of Thomas agree on some of the finer points of Reformed theology.” Aquinas are often used as a warning to emphasize the importance Colleagues who have witnessed Shuster’s work in the church of being well read and informed by a variety of perspectives. Those express admiration for her sensitivity and caring. Dr. Ron who heed this advice find that they have nothing to fear with Dr. Kemaghan, a fellow ordained Presbyterian minister who served in Marguerite Shuster. A professor of homiletics who also teaches the same congregation as Shuster, describes her as a “marvelously systematic theology (and has written books on it), a pastor of 12 faithful pastor” who “creates safe places for people.” Though not years with a Ph.D. in psychology, and an environmental activist currently serving a parish, Shuster continues to be actively involved who likes to dabble with computers, Shuster might be described as in the denomination and even served a term as moderator of the a Renaissance woman. San Gabriel Presbytery. Shuster first came to Fuller as a student in 1971. Having won As both a scholar and a pastor, Shuster is a natural teacher. a Rockefeller fellowship for theological education, she deferred Melissa Reynolds, a former SOT student and recipient of the Parish enrollment in the SOP Ph.D. program and took classes that would Pulpit Preaching Award, states, “Marguerite challenges her students eventually count toward her M.Div. Ironically, her call to pastoral academically, but with the purpose of better serving the people of ministry came out of a homiletics class, which she was taking with God by having worked through tough theological issues within “a bad attitude.” Thinking the class did not apply to her vocation, Scripture and life.. . . If I have any skill in the pulpit, it’s because Shuster was studying Romans 14:1-4 when the “heavens opened” of Marguerite’s teaching ministry. I think ‘dire’ might describe the and she suddenly knew God was directing her to become a pastor. sermons I preached before taking homiletics!” As might be expected, being a woman in the M.Div. program On February 11, the Fuller community will celebrate Shuster’s those days presented certain challenges. Shuster remembers being promotion from associate to full professor of Preaching. She will the only woman in most of her classes. One such class was give an inaugural lecture titled “What Will with . When her turn came to translate a text Last?” at 10 a.m. in Travis Auditorium. It will aloud, the professor boomed incredulously, “Are you in this class?” be a time to honor a woman of many talents She became his teaching assistant the following quarter. and one enduring focus. All are invited to attend.

In 1975, Shuster and two others became the first women to Jennifer Butler (SOT, M.Div.) works in the Presbyterian receive M.Div. degrees from Fuller. She received her Ph.D. in Ministries office and is Dr. Shuster’s teaching assistant. Clinical Psychology in 1977. After graduating, Shuster was ordained and served for almost 12 years as a pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA). While she was serving at Knox Presbyterian Church, a search committee Sharing the Journey invited her to consider teaching homiletics at Fuller. She eventually accepted the offer and later added courses in her main intellectual Fuller’s student chaplains welcome you for conversation, prayer interest: systematic theology. Shuster’s work in both disciplines and discernment. Come by the second floor of the Catalyst or call reflects her conviction that the two should not be “wholly divorced,” 584-5322. but instead be allowed to enrich one another. Outside of Fuller, Shuster has become a “green freak” and serves on Sierra Madre Mountain Conservancy Board of Directors. Top to Bottom: She finds that she has occasion to use her rhetorical skills in work Gary Trice (SOP, Ph.D.) on local environmental causes. “God’s creation and our duty to be Heather Sund (SOP, MFT) good stewards of it have become very important to me,” she Stephen Sesi (SWM, Ph.D.) explains. Josephine Sesi (SWM, D.Miss.) Sol Nunez (SOT, MAT) Shuster says that a major highlight of her career at Fuller has Edmond Razafimanantsoa been her relationships with colleagues, whom she admires both as (SOT, Ph.D.) human beings and as scholars with “creative intellectual ability.” Those who work alongside Shuster similarly appreciate her many the Semi - Week Six - Winter 2003 - Fuller Theological Seminary - www.fuller.edu/student_life/SEMI/semi.html - page 4 PROFiles Ralph P. Martin How do you feel about Distinguished Scholar in Residence, Valentine’s Day? Micah Lott Years at Fuller: 1969-1988 SOT, MAT Current research interest: New Testament Studies (mainly I take Valentine’s Paul), and Worship Day very, very seri­ ously. Our forefa­ I Undergrad major: New Testament thers fought and died to make this a free country. Lived for two or more years in: U.K. A bit about family: I have two married daughters and seven grandchildren, and I recently married Doreen, a widow whom I have known in England. Carlo Diaz SOP, MFT Most treasured family tradition: I am grateful that all my family is part of the family of God. 626-683-2859. É f ¡ Special skills or hobbies that we wouldn’t learn by reading your VITA: Hardly any, I fear. I share the view that my work is my hobby.

Hero or favorite teacher: I have been blessed by memorable teachers, such as T.W. Manson in the classroom and with research, and F.F. Bruce as colleague.

One of your favorite movies: Any of the Inspector Morse series

Pet peeve: When people make promises they have no intention of keeping Ü Jennifer Hicks Two “do-s” for Fuller students: SOT, MAT • Do master English (or your native language). • Treat your seminary days as a privilege. 11 ^ w' sh I was eight years old again and Two “don’t-s” for Fuller students: ] Valentine’s Day was • Don’t waste time, a precious commodity. lighthearted and a • Don’t think the profs have all the answers. bag full of Valentines from all my class­ mates instead of the serious barometer Anything else you’d like to communicate to the Fuller community? of romantic life. This is too much of a temptation to hand out advice, especially as I come to the end of my days. I enjoyed my time as a prof at Fuller. You do the same!

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Tom Wheeler is a Fuller alum and staff member at McAlister Library. the Semi - Week Six - Winter 2003 - Fuller Theological Seminary - www.fuller.edu/student_life/SEMI/semi.html - page 5 SOP Integration Symposium: Non-Specialists Welcome by Leslie Hawthorne Klingler How do you feel about “Even though I’ll be speaking to psychologists, Valentine’s Day? I won’t use their language,” says SOT professor Nancey Murphy, “because I don’t know it!” A Maria Burgos & ■ philosopher and theologian more familiar with Claudia Wie psychology than she might admit (she has a B.A. in SOP, MFT psychology and has conducted graduate research in the field), Murphy is the keynote speaker for this We are looking for­ year’s Symposium on the Integration of Faith and ward to after Psychology. She assures the Fuller community that V alentine’s D ay’s she intends to steer clear of esoteric language and chocolate sale!!! make her message accessible to non-specialists. “Everyone is welcome,” she says, “and I won’t talk too long!” To allow time for panel discussion, Carsten Seiler Murphy will limit herself to 35 minutes in each of SOT, MAT the three hour-long sessions. Inaugurated three years ago, the symposium provides a unique opportunity for the • If you’re not wear­ Fuller community and its guests to wrestle with issues arising from efforts to pursue ing pink, you obvi- Christian psychology. What does the Christian faith say about how we pursue mental and ously don’t have behavioral health and healing? How should new discoveries about the mind and behavior enough love to give. inform our understanding of the Christian life? • Why don’t we have a day to celebrate Murphy’s topic, “A Radical Proposal for Integration: Psychology in Dialogue with singleness? the Anabaptist tradition,” approaches integration from a theological perspective. Her main • My birthday is nine months later. thesis is that we should seek to integrate psychology with specific Christian traditions Nudge, nudge, wink, wink, know what I instead of attempting to integrate the discipline with a “generic Christianity.” “Integration mean? has to be particular,” she says. Rather than treating Christian faith as an amorphous set of beliefs and practices, Murphy proposes that we take into account the unique contributions Cassie Blair of distinct Christian expressions. Assistant to the dean In her lectures, Murphy will present her Anabaptist tradition as a case study for of Students integration. Originating in the early sixteenth century Radical Reformation, Anabaptist distinctives include viewing the church as a voluntary and committed community, following I feel great, but when Jesus’ example through a life of simplicity and service, and rejecting all forms of violence I think about Cupid’s as antithetical to the Christian call to sacrificial love. arrows, I think, how Murphy’s first symposium lecture will provide a general model for how to relate violent! He needs to talk to SOT ethics theology and science (in this case psychology). The second presentation will provide an professor Glen Stassen about a more overview of the Anabaptist tradition, focusing on the commitment to nonviolence. Her peaceful means of bringing lovers to­ final lecture will discuss what integration between psychology and Anabaptism might gether. look like. So why is Murphy so enthusiastic about the symposium? For one, she likes the topic. Although she was raised Catholic, Murphy’s pacifism led her to the Church of the Brethren Micah Raymond (a denomination within the Anabaptist and Pietist traditions that developed in early SWM, 1CM eighteenth century Germany), where she is now an ordained minister. She is glad for the opportunity to relate her tradition to psychology, a field of study that has always fascinated her. Yet there is a second reason for Murphy’s willingness to be this year’s featured speaker. f “After 13 years of studying theology and psychology,” she says with a smile, “this is my I’ll let you know when big chance to tell my friends what I think they should be doing.” and if I ever celebrate Benjamin Wall it! The Integration Symposium will begin on Wednesday, February 19, Wofford and conclude on Saturday, February 22. Nancey Murphy’s lectures SOT, MAT will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in Travis Auditorium. Valentine’s Day is all about eschatology. Leslie Hawthorne Klingler (SOT, M.Div.) is editor o f the SEMI. the Semi - Week Six - Winter 2003 - Fuller Theological Seminary - www.fuller.edu/student_life/SEMI/semi.html - page 6

A Unified Voice - Continued from page 1 and actions—and the words and actions that we support—must on what is best for all humanity, not only what is best for U.S. citizens. proclaim to the world that we Christians are a people of love. Finally, as Christians, we must speak and act with humility. We Second, we must refuse to be conquered by fear. In justifying must refuse to participate in the defiant chorus proclaiming to know a war on Iraq, President Bush has stated, “We will not live in what is best for every other country. We must remember that fear.” As Christians, we must reject fear as ------______Christians have too often been guilty of a justification for war. The love to which trying to bomb the hell out of other people— we are called is a love that casts out fear. We address fear not by seeking to a strategy that historically and theologically We address fear not by seeking to eliminate eliminate all of its sources, but by doesn’t work very well. Any strategy we all of its sources, but by being rooted in a being rooted in a love stronger support for offering salvation, spiritual or love stronger than fear, a love that is open physical, must be marked by respect for the than fear, a love that is open to the God-given dignity of our fellow human to the possibility of suffering. As possibility of suffering. Christians, we must not grant fear the beings. For those Christians who are able power to shape our lives. ------______to support war in certain situations, such Third, we must pray for our real and perceived enemies (and support must be given grudgingly, with trepidation and humility. acknowledge the difficulty in discerning between the two). Do The Fuller community provides significant leadership in the we believe in the mysterious power of prayer? A connection church locally, nationally, and internationally. In the wide variety of beyond our comprehension exists between our prayers and the settings to which we have been called, let us respond to the clouds ways God chooses to act in this world. Despite our lack of of war by unifying our voices to insist on love, to reject fear, to pray understanding, we need to obey Christ’s command to pray for for our enemies, to exhaust all other alternatives to war, to embrace our enemies. By praying for them, we are reminded of scriptural the humanity of all nationalities, and to live with teaching that no one is beyond the redemptive, transforming touch humility. By doing so, we will proclaim the of God. We are also reminded that our enemies are not so different fullness of the kingdom of God, where war will MI from ourselves. be no more. Fourth, we must call on our country to exhaust all other Rob Muthiah is working on his Ph.D. in practical theology alternatives before going to war. Does any Christian want to argue (SOT) under Dr. Mark Lau Branson. otherwise? What would be the basis for arguing that violence is acceptable even though other alternatives exist? Exhausting all other alternatives is a key element of just war theory and it is a tenet which pacifists can support as a way to at least limit the evils of war. Inspections (Iraq) and dialogue (North Korea) are alternatives that have not yet been exhausted. Even those who hold to just war theory cannot yet justify these wars. All other Our judges invite you to: alternatives must be exhausted. Fifth, we must refuse to be swept up in nationalism. God has created all people in his image. Our first loyalty must be to Preach the Word humanity, not just to people of our own nation. In Ephesians we are told that Christ has tom down the dividing walls between Awards: 1st-$2,000 • 2nd-$1,000 • 3rd-$500 nationalities; let us not be guilty of rebuilding these walls by S e m in a r ia n s a n d G r a d u a t e s t u d e n t s in looking first to the good of people in the U.S. Concern for the other, for those who are “not us,” must completely push out any degree programs preparing for preaching and residue of nationalism within us. We must speak and act based teaching ministries are invited to apply for awards on the sermon topic: Matthew 22:15-22 (“give to Caesar Gol 3 5 hn . / week to invest? w hat is C aesar’s; an d to G od w hat <9 is G od’s”)

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Considering War- Continued from page 1 Intelligent Passion — Continued from page 1 straightforward nationalistic appeals—whatever the nation—to be war. He will even outline seven benefits of delaying war and inappropriate. continuing negotiations and inspections. He believes that a military Our international conflicts must be viewed, theologically. To strike today will be counterproductive tomorrow; military efforts in be sure, our present international tensions must be understood from the Middle East will likely create greater cause for terrorism. the perspective of a variety of disciplines. But the theological Dr. Woodberry understands the personal and spiritual dimensions cannot be ignored. It is especially important to think dimensions of events in the region. With his wife and son living in clearly about the theological status of nations. We know that loyalty Kabul and involved in mission work there, he knows all too well to a given nation can become nationalism bordering on idolatry. that a bomb dropped in Baghdad will create barriers to Muslim We also know that appeals to national self-interest communities in Egypt and Afghanistan. War with are often used to promote unrighteous causes. We Al I Se minar y Iraq would also put Christians at risk of losing need to correct each other on these matters. Cou ncil missionary communication in Islamic regions— There is a crucial connection between Election Nominations communication which Woodberry believes is spirituality and questions about warfare. We demonstrating new effectiveness. Any move made disagree among ourselves about whether the Run for an by Washington has consequences for God’s Christian use of violence is ever justified. Some of elected officel kingdom. us are pacifists, while others of us subscribe to some For Fuller students and faculty, the Iraq crisis form of “just war” theory. But we should all agree A chance to represent Fuller is an opportunity for theological discussion. that reliance on violence to solve difficult problems students and be involved in Adopting terms like “just war theory” and can pose a real danger to our spiritual lives. We the community. “pacifism,” most of the community seems to be should never treat others with a vindictive spirit or Consider running if you will against war—at least for now. For example, Fred register for the 2003/4 year a desire to “get even.” If military violence is ever Elliot-Hart (SOT, M.Div.) still sees opportunities for and are in good academic justified—and, again, that is a big “if ’ for some in diplomatic pressure to resolve the crisis. He does standing. ASC offices are our midst—it can only be so within a context of not consider war an option unless all other means paid positions. humility. And we can all agree that our ultimate have been exhausted. Like many others, he is seeking trust must be placed not in weapons of destruction Nomination forms are to synthesize his theological stance with today’s but in the Spirit of the Lord of Hosts. The harm available at the ASC office, complex political situation. that human powers can inflict on us is not the and the deadline for Some Fuller students are intimately involved biggest threat to our well being. Our true security submission is March 5. in Middle Eastern affairs. Sari Ateek (SOT, M.Div.) resides in our relationship to God, and no creature is a Palestinian Christian. He has much to say about can separate us from his love. I f you have any questions political issues not only in Jerusalem but also in Iraq. Our discussions together must always take contact us at 584-5452, or He recognizes that a war in Iraq has far greater place in mutual subjection to the Word. Some of come to the ASC office in the consequences than lowered Dow stock prices and our arguments get very passionate. This seems Catalyst. knows firsthand that America’s involvement in Iraq especially true of our discussions about Israel. has religious and ethical implications for people Some members of our community are Jewish followers of Jesus throughout the Middle East. and others are Arab Christians. Many of the rest of us also have Bom and raised in Palestine and now living in the U.S., Sari strong views about the topic of Israel’s continuing role in God’s understands the confusing interplay of politics and religion. He finds redemptive plan for humankind. In addition to practical questions it difficult to understand Christians who propose that his family leave of politics, then, we are shaped by assumptions about how to their home in the West Bank so God can fulfill his purposes there. interpret biblically this particular set of tensions. The arguments Sari has a simple rule for determining his theological stance on war. are important, but they must take place in a spirit of mutual respect “It comes down to whether or not your views promote love or and obedience to the God of the Scriptures. division.” We should never ignore concerns about promoting the gospel. The potential war is stirring up problems around the world. In grappling with policies toward North Korea, for example, we Christians have an important responsibility to examine the moral must continue to pray that the truth of Christ will soon be openly and ethical implications of such action. As we face both worldly proclaimed in that country which for so long has been isolated from and eternal dilemmas concerning war, we must be intellectually the rest of the world. And in our attitudes toward the people of informed and spiritually motivated. Iraq, we must never forget the half a million believers who regularly Christians in the U.S. are clearly spiritually motivated. We stand gather there in the name of Christ. and sing, filling churches throughout our nation with choruses Keeping these considerations in mind will neither resolve our worshipping God. Some honor God as a warrior; others promote dilemmas nor promote an easy consensus among Jesus as the Prince of Peace. What remains to be us. But they can help to shape a far-reaching seen is whether Christians are speaking dialogue that shows others how it is possible intelligently and not just passionately. At Fuller, for Christians to wrestle together with difficult we have opportunities to ponder, pray and Q topics. dialogue. May we do just that.

Dr. Richard Mouw is president and professor o f Christian Wes Kendall is a first year M.Div. student from Philosophy (SOT). Indianapolis, Indiana. ÉÉ the Semi - Week Six - Winter 2003 - Fuller Theological Seminary - www.fuller.edu/student_life/SEMI/semi.html - page 8 Campus Events and Announcements

Summer Job Fair University of Cambridge, is lecturer for the 2003 Tuesday, February 11,10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. New Testament Colloquium. Lectures open to SUBMIT Garth the public. No reservations required. Sponsored Organizations wanting to hire Fuller students by the School of Theology (584-5300; Your poetry, short stories, will be on campus. So come by and discuss the [email protected]). complete scenes from screenplays possibilities with employers who want to meet Fuller Community Housing. Cabin on the you. and plays Mount has 1 room available in large home. Share Marguerite Shuster Professorial Inaugural with 3 other students and mentoring faculty as an offering. couple. Must have passion for missions. Call Lecture Offerings 2003 literary publication will be Tuesday, February 11,10:00-10:45 a.m. 794-2025 or email [email protected]. accepting submissions until February 21 Travis Auditorium Marguerite Shuster, Professor of Preaching, will Course at Notre Dame on Desert Spirituality. in the FTS “ASC/Arts Concerns” box. give her professorial inaugural lecture entitled Join a Fuller delegation for a 3-week summer Info at [email protected] “What Will Last?” All are invited to attend. course on Desert Spirituality at Notre Dame to Reception immediately following. For more be taught by D.Burton-Christie (LMU). For info, Financial Aid information contact the School of Theology email [email protected]. Dean’s Office at 584-5300, or College Women’s Club Scholarship. Deadline Ten sessions of free therapy are available to all [email protected]. February 14. Must be female, Clinical Psychol­ Fuller students and their families from the SOT ogy student with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applica­ and SWM. 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