Bible Question:
I have a big debate going on another yahoo group re: the 2nd Amendment.....can you find me any Bible references (quotes) that say its OK with my Savior that weapons be used in time of war?? We all know that our Constitution is based on the Bible. There must be something!! HELP!!!! |
Bible Answer: Good afternoon, Norrie! I've been over this question before and have pondered this.. Does the fact that weapons are used in the Old Testament in war support the argument for the 2nd Amendment? I believe that each Israeli had the 'right to bear arms', but they were of course still under the law and had to abide by that law at all costs, only using such weapons for hunting or war. Do we read of any 'storehouses' of weapons in ancient Israel? I can not find any, so I conclude that they kept their weapons with them, at their tent or 'house'. The Old Testament speaks at length on weaponry, armor, tactics in battle and military strategies, all that eventually fulfill the will of God.. I spent most of my childhood involved in such board games as RISK, Stratego, Axis and Allies, Chess, and other military strategy games, so I have an interest in this as well, even though I have decided to attend a Conservative Mennonite Church that believes in "Passive Resistance" and is against any participation in war at all costs. Probably the best evidence for the 'right to bear arms' in the New Testament could be found in the fact that Peter carries a sword (John 18:10-11), and Jesus states that the disciples should 'buy one' in Luke 22:35-38.. I hope this helps! Nolan |