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Apparently this wasn’t clear. Romans 13 requires the governments of the nations - all nations - to defend their lands. An example from Paul’s day might help. The government of the Roman Empire - Nero, I’m looking at you - was required by Romans 13 to defend its citizens / land. How did it do?

Thank you for reading. It’s not complicated. Romans 13.

“Christian, don’t let the fear of man keep you from sharing the truth of Christ.” - Trevor Sheatz

What can change the heart of a Muslim? The same thing that can change the heart of non-Muslims. Not the weapons of the world. The gospel of God.

What will European governments do? That’s a government issue. Romans 13. What will Christians do? Time will tell. What Christians are called to do is follow the teaching and example of Jesus and the apostles.

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An anecdote. My Muslim co-worker / friend told me that “Allah has no son.” (Standard Islamic theology.) I agreed with him, but before I can say it he asked me, “Can you show me anywhere in the Bible where someone besides Jesus is called the son of God?” (He doesn’t think that I can.) “Yes,” I...

So, anyway … * Nod to John Cleese * ”Jesus obviously lied … We must admit deception is an important tool in war and there is a spiritual war.” The words of a Muslim? No. The words of a member who is registered here as “Christian”. No Christian should ever say such a thing about Jesus, nor...

An update. Two of the three malefactors repeated their slander on the forum yesterday. For the love of God, don’t stop them. Place my posts next to theirs. Compare and contrast what I say with what they say. That’s all that I ask.

A well-prepared Muslim apologist has. A well-prepared Christian apologist will too. My Muslim co-worker / friend is just such an apologist. He “hit me” with it early in our conversations. Don’t hold me to it, but I think it was the third time that we sat down to discuss Islam. I was prepared...

* Knock, knock. * ”Who’s there?” ”My name is Matthias. I’m a follower of Jesus.” “What do you want?” ”I want to speak with people who approve of killing Christians.” ”Please come in.” “Thank you for receiving me. Do you approve of killing Christians?” ”Yes.” “Are you a Muslim?” “No. My...

But what about the followers of Jesus who weren’t “armed, ready to kill”? Jesus wasn’t “armed, ready to kill.” The apostles weren’t “armed, ready to kill.” ”You are not following Jesus if you aren’t armed, ready to kill” … is a lie. (Emanating from the same lying spirit which urges us to...