The Great Christian Model Is Not about Pacifism
Some of those who acknowledge that violence might be virtuous at certain times and for certain people still hold that it is not right for Christians living out the kingdom in the world today.
There are several problems with that position. It misses the necessarily universal nature of moral judgments, for one (as always, a post for another day). But perhaps the most important problem with that position is that it hinges on a misinterpretation of the model of Christ.
A commendation for those who hold that view is that they have certainly chosen the right figure to follow. In the light of 1 Peter 2:21-24, believers must follow Christ’s example in order to be genuine disciples. Read the rest of this entry »
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