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Anyone can call themselves 'Christian'. But that does not necessarily make them such.
The word 'Christian' means 'Christ-like' or 'like Christ'. It refers to a 'follower' of Christ Jesus.
The God of The Bible had the ancient Israelites fight wars; but when Jesus came to earth, He did NOT join any secular military. He did not fight for the Jewish cause.
If Jesus came to earth today, in which war would he fight? Or better still: Would Jesus really join any army and fight in any war? Would Jesus really answer any army's prayers for victory; one nation over another?
Therefore a true 'follower' of Christ would follow the course of Jesus. Jesus said 'lay down the sword'. True Christians do NOT fight in wars. Only 'secular' people do. But not everyone likes to hear this.
To emphasize the need for his followers to become 'peaceful' disciples, Jesus stated a 'new' commandment. John 13:34 defines this 'new' command. In what way would 'Christian love' be 'new'? Jesus added the words: That you love one another "just as I loved you". Jesus' love was a 'self-sacrificing' love. It was MORE than: "love your neighbor AS YOURSELF". The new command in essence was: Love your neighbor MORE than yourself. Be willing to give up your life, as Jesus gave up his life for mere sinners.
Of course, those who 'call themselves Christian', who still fight in wars; they would have to provide their own reasons why they 'still fight in wars'.
What else can I help you with?
What crusade did Christians attack?
the christians attacked the Muslims but they did fight back and the war went on .
How do the beliefs of War and Peace affect a christians life?
christians believed everybody she live in peace and should not fight
Why would a christian in the 21st century join forces to go to war?
Because like everyone else christians feel that is right to fight for what God has given them. It is only some sects or denominations of Christians who do not fight like the mennonites or amish.
What were some of Canada's achievements WW1?
That they won the war and that they can fight and still have peace again
Do they still fight in the rain during war?
Yes, of course. In order to have what they want, no matter rain or shine they will still fight.
Why would a Christian fight in a war?
The very early Christians refused to join the Roman army, and would not fight in any war. However, by the time of Constantine, it is estimated that up to ten per cent of the army consisted of Christians. St Augustine of Hippo also enunciated the doctrine of a just war, saying that a war must be for a good cause, must have a reasonable prospect of success and must not cause more evil than the evils it was intended to fight. In theory, Christians would be among the most reluctant to fight in a war. The example of the Crusades, for example, shows that in practice, Christians quickly became willing to fight for glory, personal gain, evangelism or any number of unjust causes. The history of Christianity is replete with wars fought for all kinds of selfish and personal motives.
Why do Gentile Christians and Jewish Christians fight?
'True Christians' do not fight.So if some Gentiles and some Jews call themselves 'christian'; and if they engage in war; then just maybe they are not 'christian' in the first place.God allowed the Israelites to fight and engage in warfare. But Jesus changed all that. 'True' christians would follow in his footsteps.About one group of genuine Christians, The Sacramento, California, Union commented: "Suffice it to say that if all the world lived by the creed of the Jehovah['s] Witnesses there would be an end of bloodshed and hatred, and love would reign as king."-July 9, 1965.
Did the wounded in world war 2 still fight?
Yes.
Did dred Scott fight in the civil war?
No. He was still a slave.
Why do people around the world fight for their religion?
A just war is on the side of justice and is right to fight so therefore Christians can see a good enough reason to fight.
Why did the Irish fight in World War 1?
Ireland was still a part of the United Kingdom during the First World War and was therefore part of the war. Some Irishmen fought because they wanted to fight for their country. Some Irishmen fought as a means of getting Home Rule. Others chose not to fight.
Is the US still in debt to countries that helped fight the revolutionary war?
Partly. We all still have to pay off of what we got and pay taxes normally and some of it still goes toward the revolutionary was
