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Old 07-07-2007, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Pilgrim View Post
I would add that Jesus and John the Baptizer did not tell the Roman soldiers they came into contact with to get out of the army. Assuming this is the board I think it is, I may log in myself and join the discussions.

That's true enough brother Chris but at the same time most of the Roman soldiers did not have a choice in the matter. They were slaves to the empire.
I am not anti military service but a christian had better count the cost before he joins up. I believe the law of God binds governments as well as individuals. If government officials lie in order to promote a war to steal other peoples lands and natural resourses they are guilty of murder, bearing false witness and covetousness for sure. IMO, the current war in Iraq is not a just war and I could in no way ever support it.
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