Why does the Christian Army kill its soldiers with friendly fire?
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Yes I agree Christians are suppose to...\nMourn with one another  Ezekiel 24:23\nHave peace with one another  Mark 9:50\nBe affectionate to one another  Romans 12:10\nBe like minded toward one another  Romans 15:5\nReceive one another Romans 15:7\nCare for one another 1Corinthians 12:25\nServe one another Galatians 5:3\nBear with one another Ephesians 4:2\nBe kind and forgive one another Ephesians 4:32\nSubmit to one another Ephesians 5:25\nComfort and edify one another 1 Thessalonians 5:11\nLove one another 1Peter 1:22
500509
I've always wonder about that myself.  Technically speaking, 'murder' means to kill someone with intent and with premeditation.  Soldiers are certainly killing with intent, and they are also going into battle with the foreknowledge that they will have to kill.  So, regardless of whether your version of the Bible says 'thou shall not kill' or 'thou shall not murder', the act of killing in war breaks this commandment. I mean, could you picture Jesus picking up an M-16, shooting an enemy to death, and then saying that it is 'OK because I killed in the context of war'?  It just doesn't seem like his style.  In fact, it contradicts everything that he taught.
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Afraid, no - I despise them because they slow down progress (ready to burn and kill people who claimed that the Earth was round, and every scientific progress since) and with cold, zombie-like determination harass everyone else to follow their rules, spouting horrible insults and threats. The Bosnian war was started by Christians. Hitler's army was Christian. All those wars were actively encouraged, blessed and supported by the respective churches. So all evidence points that they are fascist-like, genocidal and totalitarian, brain-dead bunch of hypocrites who preach heterosexuality, monogamy and morality, and adhere to not a single of those standards (Mormons are Christians and promote polygamy, in case you felt like arguing; for the rest, check Dumbya and his republicans).
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If good men simply laid down their lives without defending their wives and children, and their liberty, then the world would be ruled by evil tyrants.  If we did nothing to stop terrorists, then they would just go on killing sprees all the time and not have to worry about getting shot at themselves.  Eventually all good people would be killed and there would be no one left but murderers.\n\nMoses presented the Ten Commandments to the Israelites, including the commandment to not kill.  Yet, he frequently led them into battle to wipe out the inhabitants of several cities.  God supported them in these wars because they were fighting for righteous causes.  I don't see why God would keep you out of Heaven because you fought for your country, unless you were killing for evil purposes.
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God judges the hearts of men. If it's in the hearts of soldiers they are protecting innocent lives, that is not murder.
165136
You are probably basing this question on the notion that Christians should not kill because of the Ten Commandments. This is a leftist notion and interpretation of the Bible and Christianity that supports pacifism, as well as the political systems that support pacifist ideology in society. \n\nThe original Hebrew text for the Ten Commandments states that thou shalt not murder, not thou shalt not kill - BIG difference in both motive and reasoning! \n\nSelf-defense in society, and serving in the military obeying orders, removes one's responsibility from the question you pose. In the military situation, the responsibility falls on those in leadership. Those soldiers in theater are not held responsible for their actions - on either side of the conflict. \n\nMotive matters: regardless of the physical action that is perceived. Most modern Christians would say no to your question, but the book they read (The Bible) says and proves otherwise, so stick with the original text for the obvious answer to this question.
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A firefight is the most confusing situation that you can possibly imagine; your senses are totally overloaded with noise, light ,fear and anxiety.  Friendly fire has been a significant problem in every war since guns were used; now is no exception.   If anyone out there thinks that he was killed in a conspiracy needs to get their head out of their butt and get a life.  Soldiers in the field don't fight for the president or country; they fight for the guys next to them and literally will die for them.  His death was a really crappy accident.  It might very well have been covered up by lower level (platoon) Rangers to protect someone in the Tillman family who was present and might very well have made the mistake.  Combat soldiers, especially Rangers, are a very close knit "family" and unless you have "been there" and have seen the "elephant" you have no idea what actually happens. The fact that Tillman was used as a publicity event sort of stinks but don't create a conspiracy over the actual event due to what happened by a bunch of republican "chicken hawks" after.  Don't get mad; just vote them out of office.  If you think there was a conspiracy go spend your time examining Roswell or the grassy knoll.
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Some religion causes some wars. \n\nThe Christian religion has also developed the "just war" doctrine to determine if a war is justified.\n\nThe “just war” doctrine requires rigorous consideration to determine if defense by military force is legitimate. Offensive war is never justified. All the following considerations must be true to justify war:\n1. The damage inflicted by the aggressor on the nation or community of nations must be lasting, grave, and certain;\n2. All other means of putting an end to it must have been shown to be impractical or ineffective;\n3. There must be serious prospects of success;\n4. The use of arms must not produce evils and disorders graver than the evil to be eliminated. \n\nReligion is also the hope for less war in the future.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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Who knows? But frankly,it's not just Christians. I would think God is pretty tired of both armies wanting Him on their side. More people have died throughout history because they say their God is better than the other guys. It's insane!!!
908747
hold up, isnt it the 5th commandment (i can never remember the order) that says "Thou shalt not kill"? so no the bible doesnt teach christians that they should fight holy wars and kill people who attack christianity, hell Jesus himself healed the bloke who had his ear chopped off when he came to arrest jesus (if ur a believer).\nbut im all for good entertainment so tell me what channel itl be on :)
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Quran says :\nIf anyone killed a person (not in retaliation for murder or to spread mischief in the land) it would be as if he killed the whole of mankind. And (likewise) if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved the whole of mankind -- 5:32  \n\nBut what if America asks its army to giveup weapons ????? would they survive ...Muslims are also ordered to be prepared for the war against enemy .....but innocent killing is not allowed ...
1090750
It is just the enemy trying to get you away from our Savior.  As soon as you become a Christian you will be spiritually attacked in so many ways.  Stay strong and put on the armor of God.
588750
I don't know how you got those facts but i am not surprised, a lot of Christians are killed for their faith. Many especially those who live in countries dominated by Muslims and communist are continually persecuted until they change or die.\n\nJesus said it already in Matthew.24:9 "Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake."\n\nI think that is what we have been seeing over time. There is another scripture that says a time will come when someone who kills you will think he is doing God a favor.\n\nI hope i answered your question.
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It's happens everyday regardless what the bible says. You will kill a christian if he/she enters your house unannounced. When someone is being violated anywhere they will protect themselves from anyone and especially from there family. Try looking for good in the bible 4 ur self instead of the historical war battles.
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It means murder, if it didn't mean this there would not have been armies led by God in the bible. Killing in time of war is self-defense when it is kill or be killed. This is something totally different than murder.
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who did that in the past was ignorants not christians.. bcoz true christians dont kill
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It was an encouragement passage for those who were persecuted because of their faith in God.\n\nand no, Christians are not terrorists. People use religion to gain approval for their policial actions through out the age. \n\nI disagree with the war in Iraq. We should not kill. And although the terrorists might be Muslims, but we cannot blame the whole Muslim population. Because we know that Muslim teaches their people not to kill, to be peaceful with everyone, etc \nChristian and Muslim are actually sisters! - Both came from the same Jewish History (But Muslim's ancestor was Ishmael instead of Isaac [Arab descendants]).