Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part VIII

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 that it is wrong for them to engage in almost kind of activity; examples might include sex, gambling, drinking alcohol, smoking, reading certain books, etc – that may be completely…Continue reading Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part VIII

Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part VI

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 priest’s servant and cut off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) 11 So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup…Continue reading Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part VI

Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part V

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 body…”), says that Christians should not defend themselves because of what Jesus teaches here about us not “fearing death.” Here in the midst of Jesus’ instructions to His Apostles before…Continue reading Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part V

Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part III

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 being “an avenger who bring wrath on the one who practices evil” (Romans 13:4) in God’s eyes and that Christians are to subject themselves to that government – that to…Continue reading Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part III