"The Christian fights for justice because God is like this, in that He uses force to check evil and bring justice.  So, the Christian uses force to restrain evil because that is what God is like, and because God is like this, the Christian does not sin (i.e., he is acting godly) when he uses legitimate force, and this remains true even when this force is deadly force.  Furthermore, as God's use of force is a product of His love for His people, and as it is clear that God even loves those whom He kills, the Christian, just like God, must love his enemies even when called upon to righteously take their lives.  Any acts that are not God-like are morally suspect for the Christian soldier.  The acts of a soldier can never be one of personal vengeance (See: Matthew 5:38-41).

Therefore, a just war is something Christians participate in out of loving obedience to God and in conformity to His ways.  In his personal relationships, the Christian acts with love toward others as God has always required His followers to do.  But when he chooses to participate in government as a soldier or law enforcement officer, the Christian acts in accordance with the God-ordained mandate given to the state.  There is no contradiction here, as the Christian is free to participate in any legitimate function of government, even war, without violating the restrictions God places on him in his personal affairs."

The above was excerpted from the excellent book written by Allan Turner.  This is the very best writing I personally have ever read about whether it is a sin to God or not for a Christian to participate in war.  It also clearly addresses the responsibility of the highest leader of a nation regarding war.  Anyone struggling with President George W. Bush and his decision to initially wage war in Iraq against Saddam Hussein and those loyal to him might do well to read this book, I believe:  http://allanturner.com/JustWar.pdf

- Norm Rasmussen
  Director, Precious Testimonies
 

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