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God would have us follow His commands in this issue Peace to you

I don’t believe Goliath was a devout Jew, so no, not like David killing Goliath. Peace to you

We don’t know everything John the Baptist said We do know Jesus said to forsake everything else and follow Him. We do know the Apostle Paul stated in 1 Timothy that God demonstrated mercy toward him (a murderer) as an example future Christians were to follow. We do know scripture says...

If a Christian decides it’s ok to kill the “enemy” in war, I suppose that’s the possibility they will face. Peace to you

I agree that every person must answer to their own conscience on this issue. Understanding the commands of our lord Jesus should be a great benefit to those desiring to get it right Peace to you

God continues to use soldiers to fight today. That really is the issue, isn’t it? Does God want Christians, that are commanded to live in peace with all men so far as we are able, to enlist as soldiers and go kill people. Peace to you

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...

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

Christians have debated whether they should fight as soldiers (or fight at all) since the beginning of the church and especially when Roman soldiers began to be converted. To answer directly, yes there is “just war”. Whether Christians should be involved in the killing is another debate...