Was Jesus a Pacifist? An Evening on Love for Enemies, Violence, and Peace
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Was Jesus a Pacifist? A Spiritual Expedition on Love for Enemies
When violence, fear, and political tensions shape everyday life, the question of Jesus' stance on love for enemies gains new depth. The lecture at Campus St. Michael invites attendees to consider Jesus' central words in the historical context of Roman occupation and to uncover their significance for faith, conscience, and today's coexistence.
Jesus' Message in the Shadow of Violence
At the center is the world of the 1st century: a time of political foreign rule, social insecurity, and visible violence. Dr. Norbert Reck takes participants on a historical and theological expedition into the living conditions under which Jesus operated. The focus is on how Jesus' teaching can be understood in light of oppression and threat.
The Other Cheek as a Challenge
The call to turn the other cheek to evil is one of the most compelling images of Christian tradition. The evening questions whether this implies silent endurance and passive tolerance, or whether a special strategy against violence is concealed behind these words. Biblical love for enemies appears not as a simple answer but as a demanding path of conscience formation.
Lecture, Reflection, and Spiritual Community
The evening combines religious expertise with personal reflection. In the protected framework of the Cardinal Döpfner Hall, there is space for contemplation, questions, and an open exchange about peace, resistance, forgiveness, and responsibility. The calm atmosphere of Campus St. Michael supports a focused faith experience and a lively spiritual community.
With Dr. Norbert Reck
The speaker is Dr. Norbert Reck, a Catholic theologian and freelance publicist. He works in Jewish-Christian dialogue and deals with theological, social, and peace ethics issues. His perspective connects historical context, biblical tradition, and the quest for responsible spirituality in the present.
Information on Participation
The lecture takes place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in the Cardinal Döpfner Hall of Campus St. Michael in Traunstein. The participation fee is 15 Euros. Registrations can be made at the Catholic Educational Institute Traunstein via phone at 0861 69495. The course number is 41285.
This religious lecture opens a thoughtful approach to Christian peace ethics and the significance of love for enemies. Visitors can expect an evening with historical orientation, theological depth, and personal inspiration. Those wishing to reconsider Jesus' words in the context of violence and peace will experience a valuable impetus for faith and everyday life.
