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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 Just Life with Benjamin Watson
Johnny Joey Jones: What Do We Owe the Men and Women We Send to War?
Trauma, Responsibility, and the Honor of Being Needed
News
‘We Feel Like We Are Having a Berlin Wall Moment’
A conversation with an Iranian-American Christian on the ongoing conflict and her hope for the future of Iran.
The Bulletin
Cost of Iran War, Quiet Southern Border, and Anglican Church Split
The financial and moral toll of war, immigration slows but ministry continues, and why denominations split.
News
Christians in Southern Lebanon Debate Staying or Leaving
Weary of another conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, pastors and congregants weigh their options and find comfort in Psalm 91.
Hope for Freedom for Iran, but Expect a Mess for America
Trump rightly campaigned against “endless wars” and nation building in the Middle East. His war on Iran is likely to repeat those very errors.
The Bulletin
Birthright Citizenship, War’s Moral Hazards, and Can Literature Save Men?
Supreme Court considers citizenship at birth, war in Iran compels us to number our days, and the importance of reading.
Analysis
Q&A: Some Israelis See Esther’s Story in the Attacks on Iran
Journalist Yossi Klein Halevi speaks to CT about Jewish reflections on the US and Israel-led war.
Public Theology Project
What the Iran War Could Do to Your Soul
War, in every case, is hell. Let’s watch out for ourselves, lest it also make us hellish.
News
The Syrian Pastors Who Stayed
Violent clashes have led many Christians to emigrate, yet some church leaders see a revival brewing.