God will support your murderous conquests as long as you do it in his name, is that the 'Christian Way" or does it apply to any religon?
2006-12-23 08:55:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It worked for Moses!
2006-12-23 09:06:53 · update #1
you got it
2006-12-23 09:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by Nog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where does that even come from? Who says war and murder are ok? Do you really think all Christians have one shared brain? Believe it or not, no two Christians neccesarily agree on the same issue, the only think unifying us is a belief in Christ. Grow up!
2006-12-23 17:01:39 · answer #2 · answered by Scott B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Murder and war is never okay or justified. Whether it is in the name of religion, territorial gain, or defending ones own country, possessions, life, or liberty, there is always an alternative, more peaceful resolution or compromise to the issue at hand. According to the Declaration of Independence, every man and woman possess unalienable rights; rights that one is born with, and their freedom is only restrained by the laws of nature. But once man joins society to preserve his rights and freedom under a legislation, he cannot do harm to others life, liberty, and possessions. We are learning this in our U.S. history block class, and in my own personal opinion, God would not approve of bloodshed and gore in his name, even if the offensive side justifies it by Christianity or any other religion.
2006-12-23 17:03:44 · answer #3 · answered by XxFortuneCookiexX 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tomoyo K gave it straight. TRUE Christians do not participate in war. Apostate Christianity is not any different than any other religion as far as participating in all the bad things of this system of things.
2006-12-23 17:22:36 · answer #4 · answered by sixfoothigh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said: Return your sword to its place, for all those who take the sword will perish by the sword.—Matt. 26:52.
In reality, true Christians do no participate in wars. That is the reason why during the holocaust, they were persecuted more than the Jews and other people.
please read: http://www.edition-temmen.com/
2006-12-23 17:07:53 · answer #5 · answered by Tomoyo K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no.
The Crusaders were hypocrites (led by the hypocrite Pope) into hypocrite battles for money and power.
They were fighting in the name of religion, telling people that they'd go to heaven if they kill the muslims.
Christ did not wish for "holy wars".
Salvation is FREE! If only people would accept it!
People can corrupt religion, but not God!
They're not fooling God!
Praise God!
hehe.
2006-12-23 16:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by Doug 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What are you talking about? I think when a country goes to war a lot of atheists are in the war too. God Bless you and read the Bible it will help.
2006-12-23 17:00:00 · answer #7 · answered by angel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened hundreds of years ago. The people who did that were catholics, and not very good ones at that. Catholics are only one small part of the "Christian Way" you speak of. No one in this generation, at least, is doing that. Give it up. Your crass generalizations are pointless, and only serve to show how shallow your arguments are.
2006-12-23 17:02:52 · answer #8 · answered by guitar teacher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is what happens when someone takes a religion and uses it for their personal gain and power. This is down with lots of religions, not just Christian ones.
2006-12-23 16:58:33 · answer #9 · answered by Terra_chan 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Worked for Constantine the Great too.
Not sure, though if it worked for Moses too, then it worked for Judaism as well.
2006-12-23 17:29:21 · answer #10 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all wars based on religion were stupid. those that wage them are bad examples of christians. we were called to love. we said whatever to that and started killing stuff. D:
edit: now you know why i dislike moses. he's a bad example of a... human.
2006-12-23 16:59:45 · answer #11 · answered by Ambiguity 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋