My Pastor told us that Jesus would support the War in Iraq, do you agree with him?

Question

He said that Jesus would support the War in Iraq, because it's a war against Terrorists who are trying to prevent freedom. Do you agree with him?

Answer 1

No

Answer 2

I do not know if Jesus supports the war in Iraq. Nobody can be sure of that. What we can do is look at how He dealt with soldiers while He was here on Earth. He told the soldiers who came to him for guidance that they should be honest, dont take more than they are owed, and to trust in God. He never told them to stop being soldiers, or to stop using force. I believe He recognized that in a fallen creation there will always be the need for force to maintain order and protect citizens. War is evil, but it ls a lesser evil than an all-out collapse of order with all the rampant murdering and suffering that goes with it. Just look at failed states like Somalia, Liberia, and even here in the US with cities like Detroit and East St Louis where there is basically no law and order.
There is no such thing as pure motivation, but I think the Iraq war is a direct result of the attack on 9/11 which so many people have forgotten about either by accident or for political gain. Saddam Hussein has been definitely linked to terrorism by thousands of documents, prior action, and by his own admissions. This is still true even though the establishment media choose to either ignore or downplay it.

Answer 3

Another preacher claiming to know the mind of the Lord. What's with these guys? I would ask the preacher, since he is so intimate with the Savior if Jesus would wear a Rollex watch on his television show. Would He solicit people to give up their homes? Would he marry a woman that wears more makeup than a circus clown? Ask him. I am so sick of hearing about preachers who seem to know the mind of the Lord when there is no way they can except through scripture. And that is even sketchy on some issues.

Jesus was peace loving. I do not believe He would condone what is happening in Iraq. He would not approve of the lies that got us there too. Just because someone claims to be a Born Again Christian doesn't make him so. Actions speak volumes.

No, your pastor is mistaken on this one.

Answer 4

The pastor apparently doesn't know that the Iraq was never had ANYTHING to do with terrorism, and only now after it became a training ground (along with places like Kashmir, Chechnya, and the Philippines) for the Salafist terrorist groups did Iraq become connected to terrorism. Also Jesus would never support a war for profit (there was never a risk to anyone if Saddam stayed in power, especially considering the number of people killed, maimed, and displaced since the invasion took place).

Answer 5

I'm afraid your pastor should limit himself to strictly religious issues, teach the Bible, and not comment on wars and politics because his vision is so narrow that he is saying stupid things. If Jesus were here, he wouldn't have let Bush & Co start the war in Iraq at all...unless your Pastor thinks Jesus would have been happy to be a member of Bush's Administration, which is, according to me, a big insult to Jesus Christ. Jesus teaches Bush and not vice versa. By the way, I am a Muslim and Jesus, for us, is a Prophet like Mohammad. So tell your Pastor not to mess with him. It seems he is an extremist who uses religion to convince you of wrong things. That's the same tactics used by all extremists around the world.

Answer 6

No...keep Jesus out of it. That kind of statement makes us no better than the terrorist. They believe their cause is a holy one too. It's part of the reason why we are in this mess. You can't reason with a faith you don't understand. You can reason with legititimate demands and political issues. We shouldn't be on the same level. If you agree with the war in Iraq based on combating terrorism. Fine. Then it's a cause about security and stability...not God. If you want to pray for the safety of our soldiers great. But why would God support blood shed in any form?

Answer 7

Whoever said turn the other cheek needs to read the Bible and quit taking scripture out of context.

In my opinion Jesus supports Israel. Regardless of our situation, the bottom line is that muslim terrorists are after Israel. I believe that Jesus is letting the world have what the world wants until He brings the battle of Armageddon against satan and the muslims.

I believe that the muslim terrorists that started this war are worshipping a false idol, which amounts to worshipping satan. Which means that Jesus would support a christian nation defending itself.

Answer 8

Consider the following:

We liberated the Iraqis from the oppression of a tyrannical murderer, who brutalized and terrorized his people via mass murder, torture, rape and execution. This might be considered a good thing by some.

We gave the Iraqi people the opportunity to determine their own destiny, to be free and to grow and prosper. Again, some might consider this to be a good thing.

We have spent our public treasure and expended blood to protect those people and their future. Again, perhaps a worthy thing to do.

As to whether Jesus would support that? IMO, it verges on blasphemy to say that. Nobody knows the heart and mind of Our Lord, and a preacher should be especially wary of speaking in the Lord's place.

But if he's saying that the mission is honorable and worthy, and in keeping with that beautiful verse in the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" ".. As He died to make men holy, Let us die to make men free..."

It matches our understanding of what the Lord would have us do, following His example of self-sacrifice to cleanse our sins.

Answer 9

You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.

-Matthew 5:38-45

And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.

Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

-Matthew 26:51-52

I think the answer is obvious. It's also noteworthy that the United Methodist Church (which Bush belongs to), the Catholic Church, and many others have come out against the war.

Answer 10

Your preacher is using his position to speak of his political beliefs. If he were to use Biblical passages to somehow relate to what he was saying, maybe it could be considered. However, it does not say in the Holy Scriptures, Jesus of Nazareth supports the Iraq War. Therefore, he's not teaching Scripture in Church as he should. He's stating personal political beliefs!

Answer 11

Although I, too, agree with your Pastor it's probably not a good idea to bring his own opinion into the mix. Because the way things are going we are going to need Jesus to help sort out who lives and who dies.