I say he would. My friend said he wouldn't like it. Which of us is right?
2007-03-18 18:10:02 · 19 answers · asked by mansion7 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
no. There might have been a good cause - liberating them from Saddam Hussein, for instance - but that was only really thrown up when the other excuses failed. It really doesn't sound so good when it's number 6 or 7 on the list of reasons to go there. I think the ultimate reason we're there is not a particularly noble cause.
2007-03-18 18:15:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think that the events in Iraq and the rest of the Middle East has prophetic connotations. It's supposed to happen. And if it's supposed to happen, you can bet that He has His hand in it. We might not see the 'good' of it, but then we cannot see around those corners that God can see around.
When Jesus comes back at the end of the Great Tribulation, it's going to look like this:
Zechariah 14:12 This is the plague with which the LORD will strike all the nations that fought against Jerusalem: Their flesh will rot while they are still standing on their feet, their eyes will rot in their sockets, and their tongues will rot in their mouths. 13 On that day men will be stricken by the LORD with great panic. Each man will seize the hand of another, and they will attack each other.
2007-03-19 01:17:30 · answer #2 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I doubt he would.
The other day I saw a photograph of a group of young American men kneeling in prayer before the chaplain. They were kneeling to the crucifix with Jesus hanging on it as they prayed before going on a mission to bomb a city.
I thought of a misguided terrorist believing that what he was doing was what he was supposed to do for his religion. He had been molded and shaped to die for Allah by men who twisted the holy books and supplied the bomb.
Seems to be a lose lose situation no matter how you look at it.
No, Jesus would not approve. He would see above and beyond the mistruths and lies of propaganda.
2007-03-19 01:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by Noor al Haqiqa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to ancient middle eastern tales and legends, Jesus was a peaceful man opposed to violence. It is then doubtful that he would approve...
2007-03-19 02:57:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Despite of my position, for those who do believe, he probably would not according to his character. You then must believe that Jesus follows the "an Eye for an Eye" concept, but did Jesus really follow such a concept? When he was crucified, did he fight back? Was he meant to be killed? Or did he allow himself to be killed?
2007-03-19 01:16:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus? No.
God? Yes.
2007-03-19 01:13:55 · answer #6 · answered by David H 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Who cares, Why dont you live your oun life instead of trying to emulate Jesus. The real question is is it the right thing to do... and you shouldn't need Yahoo answeres to figure that one out.
2007-03-19 01:15:41 · answer #7 · answered by Eric B 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No way. Jesus wasn't a war-monger.
2007-03-19 01:24:13 · answer #8 · answered by littlechrismary 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Thou shalt not kill" never stopped King David and many Biblical figures from killing non-believers. Why should Jesus saying "turn the other cheek" stop them?
I don't think Jesus would mind. Thank God I am not a Christian anymore...
2007-03-19 01:14:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Our God is a God of war. However, don't think that Jesus is not there right now. There are many Iraqis turning to the Gospel when they hear about the freedom it offers.
Also, many of our brave soldiers have Jesus in their heart. They do not speak of Him protesting either way. Just giving a burning desire to share the Good News.
You go men. HOOWaaaah!
2007-03-19 01:13:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 5⤋