Why are evangelical Christians so often tied to Militarism? Isn't 'love your enemies' part of the gospel too?
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People do not read\nPeople doo not listen\nPeople are always in hurry for actions\nthis is the devil's way
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This may come as a shock to you, but there are conscientious objectors who are not Christians, and there are Christians who base their religion on more than the Bible.\n\nGo talk to your Sunday school teacher about this, and leave us out of it.
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Yes of course, the enemy is always around to encourage you in your wrong doing and lack of knowledge of GOD's laws  and principles will surely make one fall prey to him. If any of the answers by any one coming through on this site are not in line with GOD's word in the bible{our road map and instructions for living in this life) it's because of bibical ignorance or demonic spirits are on the loose doing their assigned job by Satan to deceive as many people as possible,therefore, everyone should be careful and not take these answers as the GOSPEL.....
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Evangelical is not a domination but something that a group of christian call them self. Some believe in speaking in tongues, like I do. Other believe that was just for the first century church.
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Not everyone holds this view.  Those that do are ignorant and highly misinformed.  Sadly, it has been my experience that some Christians hold this view.  Historically speaking, though, more violence and bloodshed has been committed in the name of Christianity than any other religion.\n\nOh, and please don't call *him* "Mr. Texas."  I'm a Texan and I find that highly insulting.  I'm part of a minority in Texas that didn't vote for the bastard.  ***Edit: Not a problem.  I understand completely why wrote that :)***
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This is one of those standard retorts that drives a stake through the hearts of bleedin' heart christians and their rabid war-mongering associates even.\nIt's a stumper for some, an opportunity for trotting out the prepared church answer for others.\nI am not one of either of these, thank the Dog!
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I am a Bible believing Christian and live in Texas, but never supported the man, especially in his unjustified invasion of Iraq. I know that if it were not for church folks, team George W. Bush would never have gotten enough support to invade Iraq. Ironic, isn't it? Almost everyone saw the hypocrisy but church folks. As per religious, the man is - but being religious does not mean being a Christian just as being a republican does not mean being a Christian.
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Depends on your and their definition of the term Christian? Everyone who calls themselves a Christian is not  Christ’s disciple. But from a Biblical perspective, I would think that  Messiah would have been more likely to support one of the many Israeli insurgent rag tag armies, like the one that finally rose up against the emperor in 70 ad and resulted in the destruction of Jerusalem and the loss of their country, than that of the occupying Roman Army. As an interesting aside, some  scholars believe that Barabbus, the man who was released  by Pilate, instead of Messiah by the vote of the people, was  a leader of  such a group of anti- Roman insurrectionist, and not just a common criminal.  That the Messiah supported  neither worldly army or supported any earthy kingdom and preached against violence, would cause you to think these facts alone would give the modern right wing, patriotic, Bush supporting,  Jingoistic American Christians a clue, but they remain clueless and will till the Anti-Christ deceives them fully.
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Unless they built robot soldiers behind my back, soldiers are people. People are all sinners and need Jesus to forgive them so they can stand clean before a Holy God. If they have given themselves to Christ and excepted that forgiveness they are heaven bound, just like the rest of us. No different for any occupation...  Jim
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Christian governments up until relatively recently CAUSED lots of genocide.  The inquisition, witch hunts, the crusades, the wiping out of South American and African people?  All Christianity.  Don't get me wrong, I'm a Christian and I think Christians are great, I just don't think government should be run in terms of religion.  They don't mix.  Especially a religion that is essentially evangelical like Christianity.  As a Christian, I suppose I'd be happy if everyone else were Christian, but as a secular person I don't think it's fair of me to compell others to do so.  Christians belong in aid organizations where aid is voluntary and they can do good work, not in government where, with the best of intentions, they tend to force or coerce others into following their faith.
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Jesus Christ said: “You heard that it was said, ‘You must love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ However, I say to you: Continue to love your enemies and to pray for those persecuting you.”—Matthew 5:43, 44.\n\nIt was the oral tradition of the Jews that held that ‘hating an enemy’ was the right thing to do. Jesus, however, said we must love our enemy, not just our friend. This is difficult but not impossible. Loving an enemy does not mean liking all his ways or his deeds. The Greek word found in Matthew’s account is derived from a·ga′pe, which describes a love that acts in harmony with principle. The person who manifests a·ga′pe, principled love, does good even to an enemy who hates and mistreats him. Why? Because it is the way to imitate Christ, and it is the way to conquer hatred. One Greek scholar noted: “[A·ga′pe] enables us to conquer our natural tendency to anger and to bitterness.” \n\nThe Christian, by contrast, is under obligation to love his enemies, that is, those who make themselves personal enemies. Such love (Gr., a·ga′pe) is not sentimentality, based on mere personal attachment, as is usually thought of, but is a moral or social love based on deliberate assent of the will as a matter of principle, duty, and propriety, sincerely seeking the other’s good according to what is right. A·ga′pe (love) transcends personal enmities, never allowing these to cause one to abandon right principles and to retaliate in kind. As to those who oppose his Christian course and persecute him, doing so in ignorance, the servant of God will even pray for such that their eyes might be opened to see the truth concerning God and His purposes.—Mt 5:44.
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Chrisitianity teaches us to love our enemies so that we can be examples of Christ. We as christians do not force our believes on other people. Some groups in the past tried to corrupt our image, for example the crusaders and catholic sects which cast shadows of violence and terrorism by forcefully "converting" non-belivers, jews to the religion. These people took the bible out of context and did not follow true christian principles. Jesus is Love, Peace, Joy and our Redeemer.\nBe Prepared.
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There is a lot of difference between claiming to be Christian and actually being one.  Many churches blessed the weapons of WWII Germans, while their brethren are doing the same thing here.
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I agree with you Snowflake...I think that Love is the most important thing of all. We shouldn't use scripture to beat each other on the head, just so we could be right! We are, as Christians, all a work in progress, and our goal should be to become closer to Jesus thru Bible study, prayers for one another, and do just as Jesus does....LOVE ONE ANOTHER!\nThere are so many religions in the world, and personal beliefs as well...how can any of us be 100% accurate in everything we believe? It's not possible...so we study and pray...and in that process, we learn tolerance for others who may not have even accepted basic truths yet. Jesus summed up the 10 Commandments into 2 basic ones; and if we lived those 2 Commandments, we'd have a loving world; instead of the one we now have...love of money and love of power, and hatred, and violence, and all the other evils we have in the world, created by not following these 2 Commandments of Christ. He said, "Love God with your whole heart," and secondly " Love your neighbor as yourself"...that is the whole law! \nAnd as you said, "..."YOU WILL KNOW THEM BY THE LOVE THEY HAVE FOR ONE ANOTHER", "YOU WILL KNOW THEM BY THEIR FRUIT"...that is so right on! When some "well intentioned" enthusiastic or zealous individuals or groups of people, "threaten" others that they are going to hell, point their finger at others who don't agree with them, tell them what and how to believe, whether in the churches or here on Yahoo, that is NOT what God intended, not what Jesus came and gave His life for..it is definitely the wrong approach to leading others to Christ..It is as you said, we should be drawing others to God, not sending them away! With some of the judgemental stuff I read on this forum, and other places, it is no wonder we have much confusion about Christianity...no wonder some people want no part of it. True Christianity is simply changing our own selves, showing true love for others, tolerance for others who don't believe exactly as we do...( who really knows if we are right about everything????) There are many false prophets in this world, and if we gently, and lovingly, by our examples of how we live, result in someone coming to Christ, the Heavens and Angels and God and Christ are rejoicing!!! I would rather do that, than "condemm" someone to "HELL", or judge another, or beat them into submission to accept what I believe. God wants us to come to Him and to Jesus, WILLINGLY! \nI'm coming to the end of my "sermon" ;~)....by saying that if we love all, even those who use scripture to put others down, we will pray for them, too. They need our prayers, too...as they need to overcome their "pride, their judging, and their self righteousness!"\nAmen!
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Those who are in Christ love as Christ loves! Who would Jesus bomb? What kingdom would Jesus support with his actions: the kingdom of darkness or the Kingdom of God? There is no excuse nor justification for ANY action EVER that goes against goodness and against God. And these guys are choosing MONEY and WORLDLY POWER over Christ and then lying and saying they are in Christ!!\n\nPeople support Bush because they are still attached to the Beast; but just like Bush they can't even see where the cord from the Beast plugs right into them. They wear its mark, not the mark of the Lamb: which is PROVEN in those who love as Christ loves!! With Agape!\n\nAgape for everyone, everywhere -- In Christ\n\nPeople choose patriotism at the expense of righteousness! That is the work of the Beast in action right there.
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Being a Christian relates to your personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.  It has nothing to do with your political affiliation.
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Neither for, nor against.\n1) no.  preemtive war on a sovereign nation is the opposite of Jesus' teaching.  not to mention internationally illegal.\n2) no.  i have mentioned in another post that GW doesn't believe in God, or at least his actions say so.  He doesn't trust that God will protect him from death and so he relies on secret service and armored vehicles rather than his god.\n3) Love the Lord your God with all your heart soul and mind, and the second is like it, Love your neighbour as yourself.  Pretty self explanatory.