![]() Question 3: What about Just War theory? Should Christians fight just wars? (19:36).Question 2: How should we read violence in the Old Testament? (8:58).Question 1: Can agents of the state legitimately use violence? What if they’re Christians? (0:45).Plus: Striped bass fishing, the Lambs Club, creative minorities, beer-making, and why Susannah can’t be shunned. What about Just War Theory? Does the state have a moral obligation to use violence, to prevent or reduce the possibility of greater violence? Was the Second World War justified? How do we read the violence in the Old Testament? Does scripture outline what those who don't follow Jesus, acting on behalf of the state, should or shouldn't do with regard to levels of violence to restrain evil? I'm convinced that Christians should not use lethal violence. This episode included an Anabaptist and an Anglican in conversation as they attempted to address listener questions include the following: ![]() Peter and Susannah tackle listener questions, ranging from whether the state can use lethal violence to violence in the Old Testament – and beyond! Listen and subscribe to The PloughCastĪpple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | iHeartRadio About this Episode A Christian who wants to run for public office would do well to consider if two masters can be served at the same time. Each person in any given situation must depend on the Light within to decide what action to take. There is no one-answer-for-all-time regarding the use of just force. Very few issues ever are purely black or purely white! Does that mean his followers should always, in all circumstances, do likewise? What about those of us who try to take Jesus' teachings seriously without claiming to be "Christian"? Where do I, a person who prefers to not be identified as "Christian", stand on the use of force? While I clearly prefer a peaceful and just settlement in all disputes, I believe a sensible discussion must weigh the underlying issue(s). It seems obvious to me that the historic person, Jesus, did not and would not have countenanced the used lethal force. Read non-literally, it can show how my spiritual ancestors understood their lot relative to Mystery.what Christians prefer to call "God." If the OT is read/understood literally, all sorts of deeply troubling questions arise. I find the debate on the use of force interesting.
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