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Portraits In Christian Resistance

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Faith that wouldn’t bow. Truth that still speaks.

These are the stories of Christians who stood against empire, injustice, and spiritual distortion—not with violence, but with clarity, courage, and costly obedience. From theologians like Karl Barth to freedom fighters like Fannie Lou Hamer, each reflection invites us not just to admire—but to follow.

In an age when faith is often politicized or silenced, their lives raise a question we can’t ignore: What does faithful resistance look like today?

Scroll through the gallery. Read deeply. And let these voices shape your next step.

Karl Barth: The Theoligian Who Refused To Bow

Karl Barth: Theology That Refused to Bow

Karl Barth was not just a theologian—he was a resister of empire. When the Nazi regime demanded allegiance from the church, Barth stood firm, co-authoring the Barmen Declaration and refusing to bend Scripture to nationalism. His defiance cost him his...

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