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Friday, September 11, 2015

Why is it okay when christians kill and destroy, but it is not okay when other religions do the same?

Sincerely, Taking Up Arms

Dear Taking Up Arms,

It isn’t okay for christians to kill and destroy. In fact, it is strictly forbidden (Jas 4:2, Rom 1:28-32). Christ specifically states that His kingdom, the church, is a spiritual kingdom that doesn’t need soldiers to protect it (Jhn 18:36). Christianity was never intended to be spread by the tip of the sword. Throughout history, people have used the Bible and Christ as a reason to conquer nations and attack others, but that doesn’t make it right. People have done all sorts of stupid things in the name of religion. Just because someone says that it is okay for a christian to do this or that does not make it true. The Bible should be the final authority on all issues of right and wrong.

Any religious group that attempts to grow through violence is not from God… even if they call themselves christians.

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