Christianity and War
 

Do you believe the Bush Doctrine (a political ideology, not a theological one) which states that if our nation perceives another nation a threat that we should preemptively attack them first before they get the chance to attack us?

If so, how does that idea comply with the Christian virtue of "turning the other cheek?" After all, America is a "Christian nation," right?

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I have some strong and unpopular opinions about war Dante...

But I noticed something from your thread about transgendered persons... You really never participated or shared your own opinion about any of it.

While I think it's OK that you may want to stir things up with controversial subjects, I do not think it's OK for you to sit on the sidelines in cowardly fashion.

I would like to see you start by giving your own opinion about the subject in question, please.

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Where can we find the source of his "doctrine"?

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Scripture will tell you that God
does not even recognize your nation's
sovereignty; which seems weird after
all the free will stuff...and "Christian
nation," ya, I think that came later?

To put it simply, if you had to give up
your citizenship, would you become a Christian?
Because that is what you have to do, and
anyone who tells you different is lying to you.

And just juxtapose your instructions with
Bush's doctrine, and see why God laughs
at your leaders:
"Turn the other cheek"
"Preemptive strike" :lol

And if you think that you are
picking up your gun today to
defend something of God's,
or mine, think again. Satan
told you that.

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(Wondering why I bother, but nevertheless....) Got scripture for that? Was Paul a Christian? Was he a Roman citizen?

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Ever hear the old adage that actions speak louder than words?

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No thanks! :)

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Well now...I think T2w is right.
That's not exactly fair Dante. Surely you have some opinion on your own subject or you would not have posted it for a topic.

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I had actually planned on sharing my opinion, but that was before T2W resorted to immature antics by calling me "cowardly." I'm not obligated to share anything other than guide discussions.

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No antics. I see those who do not participate except to stir a pot as the very worst kinds of cowards. Participate or don't, matters not to me but I don't plan to be used. Healthy boundaries is my middle name :)