Whereas I respect Cpl. Klimkewicz’s faith, he is misguided. There is plenty in the bible to support just war when it is against an enemy. God clearly called many of his chosen people and leaders to battle against and sometimes completely destroy enemies who either were so depraved that he wanted to wipe them out as a culture (including women and children and animals) or who were persecuting others. God describes how he will use certain peoples/countries "as a whip in His hand" to bring about his justice on the earth.
I am a Christian. Our military has been used many times by God to defeat evil empires and rulers who would have destroyed the world or other countries or peoples if allowed. Evidence of God and his supernatural support has also been documented during some of those conflicts in the form of angels or weather phenomenon. Even Jesus, who lived a life of sacrifice and peace, talks very harshly about judgment and those who abuse others. He was not the milktoast those who don’t understand the bible try to present.
the Cpl should stay where he is and finish his commitment. That is also a biblical principle.
Whereas I respect Cpl. Klimkewicz’s faith, he is misguided. There is plenty in the bible to support just war when it is against an enemy. God clearly called many of his chosen people and leaders to battle against and sometimes completely destroy enemies who either were so depraved that he wanted to wipe them out as a culture (including women and children and animals) or who were persecuting others. God describes how he will use certain peoples/countries "as a whip in His hand" to bring about his justice on the earth.
I am a Christian. Our military has been used many times by God to defeat evil empires and rulers who would have destroyed the world or other countries or peoples if allowed. Evidence of God and his supernatural support has also been documented during some of those conflicts in the form of angels or weather phenomenon. Even Jesus, who lived a life of sacrifice and peace, talks very harshly about judgment and those who abuse others. He was not the milktoast those who don’t understand the bible try to present.
the Cpl should stay where he is and finish his commitment. That is also a biblical principle.