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War

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  • Ken Wimer

This article shows that all wars are the result of man's sinful nature; however, war is not outside God's power. God uses war to judge one nation against another. They also remind us of the horrors of sin, and the fact that peace is dependent upon God.

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The Peace of God

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  • Marten H. Woudstra

This article looks at the Greek and Hebrew words for peace in connection with war. 

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A Just War?

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  • Cornelis Pronk

This article looks at the principle of a just war.

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Pacifism?

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  • Piet Jongeling

This article evaluates the notion of pacifism.

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Pacifism and Peace

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  • J. D. Wielenga

This article on war and peace, also looks at pacifism, just war, and nuclear weapons.

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Just Indefensible There is such a Thing as Just War, but Terrorism isn’t it

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  • Douglas Milne

Terrorism is waged on the basis of being a just war. Is it so? On the other hand is war against terrorism just? This article looks at the principles guiding just war.

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War & the End of War

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  • Alexander Moens

This article considers where war comes from, and what it has to do with God’s unfolding of history.

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Is It Ever Right to Fight? The Biblical Case for "Just War"

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  • Sjirk Bajema

This article shows that war or fighting is allowed if it for self-defence and defending others. Therefore, Christians, on the grounds of seeking God’s justice, can participate in the army and police service.

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The Ethics of Nuclear War

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  • Norman L. Jones

This article discusses war, national defense and the ethics of nuclear war.

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The Sermon on the Mount and Nuclear Weapons

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  • Jochem Douma

This article is on the topic of nuclear weapons, but also discusses things like personal revenge and the justice of God, the task of the government with regards to safety and justice, and the government's use of force to ensure peace in times of unrest and war.

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Freedom Fighters — What Right do They Have?

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is about how we must look at liberation movements, and people's right to determine their own government (right to self-determination). This article also discusses Romans 13 in this regard.

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War is Expensive

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  • Tracy Grugget

This article is about the consequences of war.

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Not Peace but a Sword

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  • C. J. Spithoff

This article is about war and peace, and war as a instrument of God.

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If Christ Predicted War, May Christians Pray for Peace?

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  • John Piper

There are Christians who feel that praying for peace is contrary to God's will. Jesus taught that in the last days there will be war and rumours of wars, but his disciples should not be alarmed, as this must take place (Mark 13:7). If war "must take place", should we still pray for peace?

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War in a Church-Historical Perspective

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  • David F. Wright

Wright surveys the way the early church viewed war. He demonstrates how complex the views were during the period of the early martyrs, i.e. the first three centuries. The prominence of idolatry in the Roman army complicated the attitudes of Christians. The church did not function with a worked-out public ethics.

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The Bible and War in America: An Historical Survey

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  • Alan F. Johnson

What should be the attitude of Christians towards war? This article offers a historical survey of views in the USA; for example, just-war theory and pacifism

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The Evangelical and War

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  • William E. Nix

The problem of war is reflected upon in this paper. Three basic positions usually taken are discussed: pacifism, activism, and mediativism.

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The Ethical Justification of Deterrence

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  • Jochem Douma

This article on just war, also looks at regulating evil, nuclear weapons, and the task of government in deterrence and peace.

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The Beatles, Religion, and War

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  • Ian D. Glover

Were many of the religious wars really about religion? And is there such thing as a just war? This article is about the idea that war is caused by religion.

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Old Testament Perspectives on War

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  • Derek Kidner

This paper wants to answer questions related to the following: different types of war, the purpose and nature of holy war, the secularization of war by the monarchy of Israel, the Old Testament vision of peace, and what can the modern church learn about war from the Old Testament.

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Biblical-Theological Perspectives on War and Peace

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  • George L. Carey

This article wants to come to a biblical-theological perspective on war and peace. It starts by looking at Yahweh as a warrior God and war as a theme in the Old Testament. The impact of the teaching and person of Jesus Christ, who brought a new relationship between Israel and the nations, is considered next. Then follows a consideration of the early church's view of the Christian as a citizen of two "kingdoms" or "communities." Next, it notes the contributions of some modern theologians on the topic.

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Karl Barth's Attitude to War in the Context of World War II

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  • Robert Aboagye-Mensah

This paper reflects on Karl Barth's treatment of war in his Church Dogmatics. It indicates that this is in part a reflection of Barth's personal experience of World War I. It gives Barth's theological basis for his response to war. A final section of the essay deals with the contemporary relevance of Barth's view.

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Romans 13:5 - Should a Christian Go to War?

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  • Jack L. Arnold

This article discusses the question if a Christian should go to war.The author looks at arguments for pacifism and for Christians participating in war.

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