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Rich Villodas: The Church Has a Peacekeeping Problem

Rich Villodas: The Church Has a Peacekeeping Problem

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
It’s never been easier to pick a side—and never harder to talk across one. The world is loud. Politicians shout. Commenters pile on. Churches split. Everyone’s angling for a win, for control, for the last word. In the middle of all of it, the idea of actual peace—real, honest, lasting peace—feels almost laughable. We either…