War
What does the Bible say about war? Does Christianity necessitate pacifism? What is just war? These are questions Augustine asked after the fall of Rome in 410, and questions evangelicals ask today. In an era of guerrilla conflicts, weapons of mass destruction, and preemptive warfare the boundaries have become even more hazy: Is it alright to start a war if it might prevent other wars? While many wars have definite end dates, some are more subtle and ongoing: the war against drugs, class warfare, and of course, the ever-present conflict in the Middle East. Inevitably, Christians can be found at almost every level of these conflicts: some on the front lines, some working for humanitarian agencies, and others in diplomatic roles.
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What Oswald Chambers and C.S. Lewis teach us about living through the long battle with terrorism
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Do Artsakh’s Armenians Need More or Less ‘Christian’ Advocacy?As humanitarian aid—and Azerbaijan’s attacks—return to the Caucasus enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, religious freedom advocates debate the merits of emphasizing religion.Français
Russian Evangelicals React to Moscow’s Most Wanted BaptistFormer head of Baptist Union flees abroad as the first Protestant charged for opposing the war in Ukraine. His level of support back home is mixed.
When American Evangelicals Needed a Reputational Boost, They Turned to South Korean EvangelicalsIn the second half of the 20th century, each group used the other as a ticket to legitimacy at home and abroad.
A Russian Pastor Spoke Out Against Putin’s Invasion. It Cost Him His Church.Mikhail Manzurin prayed for Ukraine during church services and eventually fled to the United States.españolFrançaisрусскийУкраїнська
Putting Their Prayers on the Line, Evangelical Chaplains Minister on Multiple Fronts in UkraineNew rules integrate pastors into the military to help with physical and spiritual needs as fighting continues.español
When AI Goes to WarI wish ‘Judeo-Christian norms’ were enough to ensure ethical AI warfare. They’re not.
Died: Reiji Oyama, Bible Translator Who Repented for Japan’s Wartime SinsThe humble pastor made the Word easy to understand for modern Japanese and sought to heal the "bitter enmity" with Korea.日本語
Train Up a Child: Ukraine’s Christian Schools Model Wartime EducationEvangelical-led movement offers family atmosphere and biblical values increasingly attractive to the beleaguered nation.
Ukrainian Refugees Find Christian Welcome—in RussiaOffering food and shelter, Russian evangelicals are caring for the Donbas’s displaced. But in the face of Ukrainian frustration, dare they offer pastors for its empty pulpits?
Baptism by Flood: Kherson Christians Persevere After Ukraine Dam’s DestructionOccupied, liberated, and now underwater, Kherson remains on the frontline of fighting—and faith, as a local seminary president explains.
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