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“… Christians of the early centuries were motivated [not to serve in the military] by another consideration [besides idolatry] which was at least as important to them as was their rejection of idolatry - their respect for life.” (Jean-Michel Hornus, It Is Not Lawful For Me To Fight, p. 16)...

You hold up Vlad as a hero, someone whom Christians should imitate, and you don’t know? Don’t you think you should find out before you recommend that followers of Jesus become Vlads? Paul instructs us to search the scriptures. Right?

Jesus and the apostles didn’t surrender to evil. How did they defend their ship while not harming their enemies? Their way is the way for his followers.

Paul isn’t contradicting the psalmist, and he‘s fighting, as I am and you aren’t, the false teaching of @Wrangler.

I told you that at the very beginning of our conversation. You have characterized this as a debate. It isn’t. I’m confident that’s true. You haven’t said it; @Wrangler has. Don’t take my word for it. Search and see for yourself. I’m sorry it wasn’t clear to you. I’m trying to enlist your...

@Wrangler has chosen not to make it clear to his readers.

“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” I’ve quoted a Catholic translation (NABRE) of 1 Peter 2:22 especially with you in mind @Armour of God. Now a Protestant translation (KJV) ”Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth;” And finally one more Protestant...

You believe and teach “Jesus lied”. That’s neither good nor righteous. I’ve done the same to you on this forum (and on others). Yes. You’re in danger of being one of those persons. I continue to plead with you to repent. That’s right. See the teaching and example set by Jesus and the...

“A Christian should resemble a fruit tree with real fruit, not a Christmas tree with decorations tied on.” - John Stott

Why? Because you’ve misunderstood my position from the beginning. It is a lie. I‘ve condemned the actions of Islamic forces numerous times. Why do you not know that? Because you haven’t read my posts where I have. No. I’ve stated explicitly that the followers of Jesus must never give way to...

I’m not ever opposed to righteous actions. What I am opposed to are teachings and actions which are touted as righteous but conflict with the teaching and practice of Jesus and the apostles. *** “Jesus lied.” That’s not righteous; that’s evil. It’s manifested on this forum. Do you recognize...

Then you haven’t read my posts about Muslims / Islam. I expect unbelievers to act as the Muslims do. My expectation of Christians is far different, and much higher, than it is of Muslims. No, I’m not a Muslim sympathizer. You’re obviously not aware of my conversations with @Behold (in...

“Faith in Jesus is the best cure for every care, the best balm for every wound.” - C.H. Spurgeon @Wrangler @Armour of God Only a fool puts his trust in someone whom they are convinced lies, and only an enemy of Jesus would believe and teach others that Jesus lied.

I don’t know what he says about the president. It’s not easy for me to defend @Wrangler, and I wouldn’t go so far as to call it his motto - though it might be fair to say that it is -but I will say to his credit: he doesn’t deny that he teaches followers of Jesus (and anyone else who will listen...

I know that many didn’t (and won’t) watch the video posted in the OP. If you didn’t, but you read what the author of the OP wrote in post #1, you might have come away thinking that the speaker in the video is extolling Vlad. He isn’t. He doesn’t even so much as mention Vlad’s name. Did...

The speaker makes some very good points, yet still advocates for acting contrary to the way which Jesus and the apostles taught and modeled. One thing he doesn’t do, at least not in this video: he doesn’t encourage his listeners to imitate Vlad.

More from your favorite pacifist Christian author - “A Christian should be like Christ in his boldness. Never blush to own your religion.” - C.H. Spurgeon Vlad the Impaler was bold but he wasn’t like Christ. Search Spurgeon’s writings. You won’t find him urging his congregation to imitate...