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Christian Pacifism
Comments by James Hall - 9 Jan 2002-2054
Hello,
I respect the opinion of the folks who believe in
Christian pacifism, but I don't share that
philosophy. If a person has a knife and breaks into
my house to try to kill my wife and son, I would
protect them even if meant killing the intruder.
I probably would not kill them if it meant
protecting just me, however.
In the case of America's actions against the radical
Islamic groups, it is very regrettable that innocent
people have to be killed. But the United States
didn't start this war. We have to deal with this
terrorist problem now before it results
in the destruction of the world. There is no real
difference between these terrorists and the
Nazis. They must be stopped. I support President
Bush and I think he is a good and godly man.
Having said all of this, I acknowledge the rights of
citizens to speak out against our involvement in the
war without being accused of being traitors, etc.
Even if that is not a popular position at present.
Blessings,
Jim
Isaiah writes about the Messiah as being "The Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6). Jesus calls upon all believers to become peacemakers, and says, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God" (Matthew 5:9). Paul writes, "For the anxious longings of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons [children] of God" (Romans 8:19).
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