Few American Christians have read the faithful statements of Early Christian on war and bloodshed.
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Ignorance of Church History and War
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"as long as the danger of war persists and there is no international authority with the necessary competence and power, governments cannot be denied the right of lawful self-defense, once all peace efforts have failed."
Non-combatants, wounded soldiers, and prisoners must be respected and treated humanely.
Romans 13:1-7
Ecc 3:8
Dt 20:1-4
Lk 14:31
Augustine:
We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace
Non-combatants, wounded soldiers, and prisoners must be respected and treated humanely.
Romans 13:1-7
Ecc 3:8
Dt 20:1-4
Lk 14:31
Augustine:
We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace
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