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Politics and the Fire of Reconciliation

Eberhard Arnold

It was toward the end of World War I that Eberhard Arnold concluded that participation in war or violence of any kind was irreconcilable with a Christian life. But speaking and writing against militarism was not enough; his convictions led him to community – an opportunity to live the Sermon on the Mount, to live in love and brotherhood. “Reconciliation” was not an isolated compartment of his life. It was an integral part of his whole life’s witness.

Eberhard Arnold on Youth and Religion

Eberhard Arnold

Excerpts from a 1919 publication titled The Religious Sentiment of Today’s Youth.

Eberhard Arnold on Youth and Nature

Eberhard Arnold

Excerpts from a 1919 publication titled The Religious Sentiment of Today’s Youth. Eberhard Arnold describes the connection between religion and a love of nature.

Eberhard Arnold on Youth and Identity

Eberhard Arnold

Excerpts from a 1919 publication titled The Religious Sentiment of Today’s Youth. While exploring the unease of the post-war generation, Eberhard Arnold explains that finding a true identity is nothing less than finding God’s will.

Eberhard Arnold on the Significance of Protest

Eberhard Arnold

In March of 1933, shortly after Hitler took control of Germany, Eberhard Arnold spoke these words at an evening church meeting.

God’s Revolution

Eberhard Arnold

Eberhard Arnold’s reflections on vital issues such as capitalism, war, suffering, disease, poverty, community, property, military service, sustainable farming etc, are as relevant today as they were 100 years ago. Excerpted from the book God’s Revolution.