So, Actual Final Words Again, in this case, I am not arguing against pacifism at the “personal conviction” level. Of course, any human might determine… Read More »Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part VIII
Working Towards Final Words Matt 5:39-42 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on… Read More »Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part VII
Continuing to engage in the common arguments for Christian Pacifism Swords (John 18:10-11) 10 Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high… Read More »Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part VI
Continuing to Engage with the Biblical Arguments for Pacifism Don’t fear death This argument, based on Matt 10:28 (“do not fear those who kill the… Read More »Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part V
The Arguments So, we examine the passages used to defend Christian Pacifism. So, let me make clear, I am not at all saying that killing… Read More »Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part IV
The Description of Government Further, the Christian pacifist needs to explain why it is apparently morally responsible for governments to engage in the violence of… Read More »Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part III
Character of God I agree and yearn for the day when apparently predator/prey relationships of all kind are abolished. I cannot wait for a day… Read More »Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part II
Nehemiah 4:9 “And we prayed to our God and set a guard as a protection against them day and night.” In debate, there is a… Read More »Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part I
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring love. Where there is offence, let me bring pardon. Where… Read More »Trying to See Color Part I
Ok, someone asked about my thoughts about the celebration of Christmas, especially for Christians. I assume this is in response to my thoughts about Halloween…… Read More »General Questions and Thoughts about Christmas & Santa
Hey Chris, “I mentioned to you once on the ultimate Frisbee field that I was doing some of thinking on the idea of Christian warfare,… Read More »Can a Christian be a soldier?