Tag Archives: Pacifism

Every year we celebrate Memorial Day and honor our fallen soldiers who have died in wars over the years.  While the vast majority of Christians believe there are times when it is appropriate to use deadly force (or go to war), they have struggled throughout the ages to understand when and …

Many Christian pacifists cite the words of Jesus to argue He would never condone any kind of deadly force (in spite of the obvious justifications for killing allowed by the Old Testament Law). They typically cite the following passage (from the Sermon on the Mount) to make their case: Luke …

At a time when the world is still divided by war and conflict, Christians have a duty and responsibility to examine our position related to the use of deadly force. As a homicide detective, this issue has been at the center of my professional life for over twenty-five years. In …

The month of May provided yet another Memorial Day weekend to launch the 2012 Summer Season. This important weekend of remembrance was more than a seasonal marker in our yearly calendar. It was an opportunity for all of us to remember the sacrifices made by those who served or died …