Jesus never lifted a hand to defend himself, even as the Roman soldiers came for him. Christ also prevented his disciples from defending him from the Romans, even though he knew it would cost him his life. "Turn the other cheek", and "blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth" are other quotes I hear espoused by Quakers, Hutterites, and other pacificist Christians. So to be in the true spirit of Christ, should one avoid participating in or supporting violence, even in defense of one's nation or people? Does this contradict the Old Testament adage of "an eye for an eye..."?
I've friends on all ends of the religious and political spectrums, and this question NEVER fails to rile us up. :)
2006-08-13
17:53:35
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