I've read several answers to different questions where people come back with the answer "how many wars were also fought in the name of Jesus". So I'm curious..how many were? When was the last time one was? Like 500 years ago if that? Kind of old to still use that for a excuse isn't it??
2007-04-09 22:15:24 · 11 answers · asked by † H20andspirit 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yea know I never thought of Iraq as being a Holy Christian war. Nor do I think most Americans do either. Actually this is a good question think I will post it
2007-04-09 22:35:52 · update #1
Mainly, I think people who say this are referring to the crusades:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crusades
I think their propensity for spouting such rhetoric stems not from the hatred of Chirstianity, but more from their concern that it could happen again anytime. This is especially poignant when one considers that we currently have a president who believes he has a holy mandate to wage war:
"According to Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, - Bush told him: "God told me to strike at al Qaida and I struck them, and then he instructed me to strike at Saddam, which I did, and now I am determined to solve the problem in the Middle East. If you help me I will act, and if not, the elections will come and I will have to focus on them.""
-From http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article5648.htm
Don't forget:
Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
-George Santayana
Hope this helps!
2007-04-09 22:24:03 · answer #1 · answered by p37ry 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think your right. There haven't been any wars fought in the name of Jesus in centuries. And, no, the war in Iraq has nothing to do with Christianity. Anyone who believes that is grasping at straws to find reasons to dislike and accuse Christianity.
edit: I'd like to elaborate some. There is a movement to eliminate religion, especially Christianity. It's called the secular progressive movement. Why do they want to eliminate it? Because Christianity stresses free will, personal accountability and helping others. How often do you see people here say, "Don't say it's free will."? The reason, because if people can be convinced they are victims they can be controlled. It's all about power. The state must control everything so the individuals can't have free will.
The tactics? Drag up the past and separate it from the culture and problems in society of the time. Emphasize the role religion played. Make people believe all evil comes from religion. Convince people religion is brainwashing and mind control instead of personal choice and accountability. Lie, change history, ignore facts and make sure everyone is aware of any tiny little thing that will support the agenda.
2007-04-09 22:39:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-21 12:26:21 · answer #3 · answered by olis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not see the Iraq War as a religious war but the President does. One of George W. Bush's cousins said of the President's view of the War: "George sees this as a religious war. He doesn't have a pc view of this war. His view of this is that they are trying to kill the Christians. And we as the Christians will strike back with more force and more ferocity than they will ever know."
Lt. General Jerry Boykin the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence has said of the war: "We in the army of God, in the house of God, kingdom of God, have been raised for such a time of this." When questioned about one of his Muslim foes Boykin replied:"I knew my God was bigger than his. I knew my God was a real God and his was an idol."
2007-04-09 22:52:37 · answer #4 · answered by Cacaoatl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only think of the Spanish Inquisition, The Crusades, and the puritans coming over to America and raping and killing the American Indians in order to steal their land in the name of God. But recently? I can't think of any. In 91' I heard that many Christians were saying psalm 91 was meant for the Gulf War. Some Christians have supported George Bush's recent attack against Iraq. But that's about all I can come up with.
2007-04-09 22:23:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Whenever someone calls on God to help win a war, then it is being fought in his honour. So that would mean Iraq is a war in the name of Jesus, because that silly Mr Bush keeps asking Jesus and God to help him win the war.
2007-04-09 22:45:31 · answer #6 · answered by Sarcasma 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In every religion there are hypocrites who use religion as a convenient excuse for pursuing their own agenda.
I think that some people just use the name of Jesus as an excuse to do what they want.
The true fight is against ignorance and the perfect weapon for this fight is the truth.
2007-04-09 22:23:59 · answer #7 · answered by Christian Warrior 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are wars being fought all over the place in the name of religion... I just hope that when they blow themselves to smithereens that they don't take us peaceful Pagans with them..But they will... Love and Light...)O(
2007-04-09 22:31:05 · answer #8 · answered by Bunge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I can think of a president that invaded Iraq because his god told him to; I think that was slightly under 500 years ago.
2007-04-09 22:23:12 · answer #9 · answered by eldad9 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
People believe what they are told to do, and Jesus apparently thinks life is one giant 'Risk' board.
2007-04-09 22:18:10 · answer #10 · answered by 9987 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋