The pacifist position holds that any form of violence is
incompatible with Christianity. Pacifists tend to define “violence” broadly,
encompassing oppression, compulsion, injury, and killing.
Pacifists believe
Christians should not be violent, since Jesus instituted a New Covenant in
which “turning the other cheek” and suffering for the sake of the Gospel were
marks of the sanctified believer.
I don’t support pacifism for a number of reasons. Therefore
this blog isn’t what I’m against, as much as it lays out what the pro-defense
position should be.
I propose several reasons pacifism is not required or even
expected for all Christians at all times:
- Rules and Intent: There is a very short list of forbidden behaviors in the New Testament, and defensive force is not on that list.
- Salt and Light: Christians are commanded to be salt and light in the World, in the world, but not of the world.
- Commanded to Act: Christians are commanded to act, not merely believe.
- Called to Be: The Church Body has many members, with many spiritual gifts, spirit enablements, and talents.
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