King Ahasuerus banished his queen, Vashti, from his presence because of her of blatant disobedience. After this had been accomplished, he was encouraged to seek a new queen, one who would not only please and bring honor to him, but to his kingdom as well. She would set the example ...
Read More »What Is a “Just War”?
“The rest will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such an evil thing among you. Thus you shall not show pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.” Deuteronomy 19:21 Part of the current conversation about Islam is its insistence ...
Read More »Persecution of Believers
Persecution of believers is happening all over the world, particularly in Muslim countries. Christians are being tortured and even killed for their faith. The political answer to such oppression is usually war. Might makes right, and because the persecutors are in the wrong, we are justified in defeating them. ...
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