Army of God
Onward Christian Soldiers
Put your Armor On
Jesus Army
etc.
Can anyone add to these?
Even "Missions" derive from military operations.
Why can't they be exclusively non-combative in reference to themselves?
2007-09-26 05:46:59 · 5 answers · asked by Bad Liberal 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's very troubling. There is too much militarism in our society already and now religion is embracing that same militarism and creating an American patriotism that requires joint affection for God and Tanks in the same breath.
Why is it that we always Choose Barabas over Jesus....???
2007-09-26 05:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by KERMIT M 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Christians are in the middle of a war against Satan right? Therefore it could be considered appropriate that the soldiers of God put on their 'armour' which is symbolism for faith. The rest of the military references don't match with the Bible, for the Army of God and Jesus are the angels. Christians are just supposed to stand witness to all these things and not get 'killed' by the enemy.
2007-09-26 12:57:17 · answer #2 · answered by Starjumper the R&S Cow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Almost the whole of the OT concerns itself with military affairs, so I don't really find it overly surprising.. I'm still trying to figure out how a Christian can be pro-life and pro-war at the same time....
2007-09-26 12:50:47 · answer #3 · answered by ReeRee 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It really shouldn't be if they are taking everything from the Bible and aren't the type to jump to conclusions and anyone who really reads the Bible should know better... a lot of the references you give relate to this verse and others I can supply at request-
2007-09-26 12:59:58 · answer #4 · answered by sojourning.sarah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've wondered that myself and it's pretty disturbing. They seem to feel they have to fight for something.
2007-09-26 12:52:17 · answer #5 · answered by tink 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋