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War
What does the Bible say about war? Does Christianity necessitate pacifism? What is just war? These are questions Augustine asked after the fall of Rome in 410, and questions evangelicals ask today. In an era of guerrilla conflicts, weapons of mass destruction, and preemptive warfare the boundaries have become even more hazy: Is it alright to start a war if it might prevent other wars? While many wars have definite end dates, some are more subtle and ongoing: the war against drugs, class warfare, and of course, the ever-present conflict in the Middle East. Inevitably, Christians can be found at almost every level of these conflicts: some on the front lines, some working for humanitarian agencies, and others in diplomatic roles.
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After Hostage Release, Peace Remains Uncertain
Israel and Gaza wait for results of cease-fire agreement.
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Hamas Releases All 20 Living Israeli Hostages
Israelis and Palestinians feel relief but fear the uncertainties to come.
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Two Years After October 7, Christians See Fruit amid the Suffering
Churches in Israel and Egypt provide food, aid, and a listening ear to those scarred by war.
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Assassination of Charlie Kirk, Russian Drones in Poland, and Chicago Immigration Crackdown
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The Secret Prayers of Gamblers
Locating the spiritual longing hiding in America’s obsession with betting.
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When Putin’s in Town, Alaska’s Slavic Christians Keep Praying for Peace
As political leaders meet over the Ukraine war, Orthodox and Protestant congregations gather to ask God to orchestrate an end to the fighting.
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Meeting in Alaska, Selective IVF, and Smart Drugs in the Workplace
The Bulletin discusses Trump and Putin’s meeting, advances in IVF technology, and smart drugs to manage anxiety.
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Russia Updates, Physician-Assisted Suicide, and What YouTube Teaches Us
The Bulletin discusses Putin’s ambitions in Ukraine, physician-assisted suicide, and YouTube catechism
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How to Lead a Youth Group Through a Missile Attack
Ukrainian teens and tweens learn to pray and read Psalms through a Russian bombardment.
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War Interrupts Biblical Archaeology
Israel-Iran conflict stalled excavation efforts, forcing international teams to flee.