Are we as Christians supposed to be pascifists?

[d0c markus]

Christianity is supposed to be a radical way of living, completely different from the way non-believers live. Non-believers resort to physical violence when threatened or hurt, but Jesus told us NOT to retaliate, in fact, not to resist evil acts against us at all! Non-believers don't know God, so they go out and try to make things go their way, resorting to violence if necessary. But Christians know the Living God always will do what's best for them, and they don't have to force their way on anyone. Non-believers hate their enemies, but Christ said we are to LOVE our enemies, and I think at the very least, loving them means NOT committing violence against them, don't you?

I did a little researching on my own and found a book about 20 pages in length on this topic. It was very interesting and we started with the first mention of a government in the bible and worked out some biblical principals. I feel the Holy Spirit leading me in the direction of becomming a pascifist if you will. I just dont see how you can love your enemy if you beat the snot of em whether in defence or retribution. rather try to get away or just take it. Call me crazy if you like.

 

[ZiSunka]

There are some great books to help you with this. My favorite is How Christians Made Peace with War. Also, Rich Mullins was a big pacifist and a lot of his writings are on the subject. Let me know if you would like to talk about Christian pacifism, since I have been one for more than a decade.