Recent content by canadyjd

I trust God is able to stop the Nazi war machine without Christians killing to avenge evil. Christians are called to different from the world. Peace to you

This isn’t about what the state does in enforcing laws. The issue is how Christians should follow the example given to us by God, as clearly explained in 1 Timothy, to show mercy toward the worst of sinners, even murderers like Paul. Very tough to follow this teaching. Few, imo, can separate...

Christians were not under obligation by God to “stop” Hitler by violence. Peace to you

Christians are not commanded to avenge evil. If you can show me scripture that commands Christians to avenge evil, I’ll change my mind. God has stated “vengeance is Mine”, and never repay evil for evil. Peace to you

I never said what God is doing is wrong. You misunderstand my position. God has often used ungodly men, and their wars, to bring judgment upon nations. God doesn’t need Christian’s to be involved in wars or the killing that accompanied it. Another example is the death penalty. God allows the...

I have no idea what you are talking about. Ok, Proverbs 21:1 has nothing to do with Christians and whether they should support war today Ok, agreed There is plenty of scripture to support Christians not going to war Agreed, when based on scripture. Peace to you

Then the U.S. becomes the world policeman, because those powerless to defend themselves from ruthless rulers will never cease to exist. Peace to you

Please provide scripture to support your statement. Peace to you

Well, yes there is a big difference now. Christians are not chosen by God to inhabit a particular land. We are strangers in a foreign land, wayfarers, sojourners. Our kingdom is in heaven, not on the earth. We are salt and light, a force for peace and godliness. Peace to you

I don’t think we should wage war at all. Let’s work it out with diplomacy. Peace to you

Harry Truman dropped an A-Bomb on two Japanese cities, killing hundreds of thousands of civilians. I know there were military operations there, but civilians nevertheless. Do you think Japan surrendered because of the loss of military production? Russia starved 20 million Ukrainians to death...

I struggle with the self defense argument. If it’s violence toward me because of the cause of Christ, I would hope to maintain the example of our Lord and all the martyred saints of not responding with violence. If it’s an issue of my family being threatened, I believe I would do everything...

Wars have always targeted civilians and always will. Peace to you

Many disagree that killing is acceptable for Christians. Peace to you

Just too early. Probably someone not on the radar just yet Peace to you