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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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The Bulletin
Tariff Takedown, War with Iran, and State of the Union
Supreme Court says Trump’s tariffs are unconstitutional, US considers war with Iran, and a very long State of the Union address.
News
Four Years into the War, Life Goes on for Ukrainians
Even as Moscow weaponizes winter, locals attend church conferences, go sledding, and plan celebrations.
A Russian Drone Killed My Brother. Is the World Tired of Our Suffering?
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a Ukrainian theologian meditates on self-interested calls for a comfortable peace.
News
An ‘Underground Railroad’ to Rescue Abducted Ukrainian Kids
Russia has taken tens of thousands of children, who end up in reeducation facilities, military schools, or illegal adoptions.
The Bulletin
Congressional War Powers, ICE Tactics, and Ukraine Update
War powers resolution dies in Senate, immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, and Anne Applebaum on the war in Ukraine.
Analysis
The Dangerous Ambition of Regime Change
Is America’s appetite for power in Venezuela bigger than its ability to handle it?
Who Writes History When There Is No Winner?
Lebanon’s civil war is a taboo subject. A group of Christians and Muslims is broaching it.
The Bulletin
Pete Hegseth’s Future, Farmers on Tariffs, and Religious Decline Stalls
Hegseth scrutinized for drug boat strikes, farmers react to Trump’s tariffs, and a Pew report says religious decline has slowed.
News
A Year After Assad, Evangelicals Help Syria Heal
While uncertain about life under the new Islamist-led government, Christians are providing spiritual and material aid to their neighbors
The Bulletin
National Guard Shooting, a Bad Deal for Ukraine, and US War Crimes?
Asylum-seeking paused after shooting tragedy, Russia rejects peace plan, and Hegseth scrutinized for Venezuelan boat attacks.