Adventism, through its hermeneutical and theological mechanisms, is like the Hobbesian state: an entity that privileges stability over change, necessity over contingency, order over movement.

Kallipolis represents the ideal city in Plato’s Republic. Where justice reigns. But for Plato, justice is order. Adventism, too, has always cultivated a passion and a true ministry for order. But...

In spite of itself, the Adventist Church is a political institution. Historically, Adventism has articulated its politics as driven by eschatology. But this can devolve into naïve and even...

The end of the world cannot be revenge, and a manifestation of God's power. It will be an act of humility where we will see God’s sadness, compassion, and surrender to love. A "loving justice" or...