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1 | Christ and war | Is 9:6 | Just Read Mark | 107165 | ||
Pacifism and Just War. Hello proffitt79. Many Christians are pacifists. Look into how Mennonites deal with international relations, for instance. Check this out to see more: http://www.ploughshares.ca/ While their view is quite extreme (preferring to be killed than to kill) I always find them challenging and edifying when I here them speak. The larger stream in Christian thought is the "Just War" discourse. This includes a leaning to pacifism as well --- "we will not engage in warfare unless these conditions are met..." Pacifism is the default position. Warfare is an option that is taken with grate deliberation. Many Christians do not feel that the conditions for "Just War" were met in the case of Iraq. As for me, I am glad to see Saddam overthrown, but find the stated reasons for the war problematic (ie. supposed connection to 9/11, and weapons of mass destruction). The real problem is that debate is thwarted by blind patriotism (ie. "united we stand"). |
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2 | Christ and war | Is 9:6 | Morant61 | 107187 | ||
Greetings Just Read Mark! Excellent summary my friend! May I offer one word about the WMD's? Many argue that since none have been found that they don't exist. Saddam was not found for a long time either, but he did exist! :-) I don't think anyone realizes how difficult a task it is to search an entire country for what need to take up a large amount of space. Personally, I believe that some of the WMD's were moved out of the country during the build up to the war. But, I believe most were probably hidden in underground hidding spots, much like Saddam was hidding in. It will take time, but they will eventually be found. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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