I didn't think you would be able to, but it is a relatively easy topic to understand. The Bible leaves on room for doubt on it so if you decide that you would like to see what the Bible really teaches on the subject, i would certainly be glad to assist you with it At. Thank you for your response, and hope that you will be willing to investigate it further.
Are Christians called by scripture to do NOTHING to stop evil?
That really seems to be the heart of the exegesis of verses that Christians are NEVER to take up arms in physical opposition.
So how far does that really extend?
- If a stranger enters my home to do harm, should I "turn the other cheek" and allow him to enter my daughter's bedroom or use the .38 S&W to stop him?
- Is it wrong for a Christian to be a POLICE OFFICER and to wield the "Sword of Cesare"?
- Was it right or wrong for the Christian nations to do nothing and allow the Ottoman Empire to invade and exterminate the Christian Armenians to purge Christianity from lands that Muslims desired?
I look forward to your "easy to understand" guidance from the Bible on dealing with evil and violence, because ... quite honestly ... I personally find it a hard line to draw with easy answers.