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If the Ten Commandments say “thou shalt not kill” how can a Christian fight in a war?
Exodus holds the 10 commandments. Specifically, we see:
Exodus 20:13 (KJV)
Thou shalt not kill.
Since the Ten Commandments say “thou shalt not kill” why do Christians fight in a war?
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Is there a biblical basis or precedent for restricting women from serving in war?
In the United States, the Secretary of Defense just lifted the ban on women in combat. Many Christians seem to oppose this idea and believe that women should not be put in combat.
Is there a ...
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Does Christianity approve wars for faith? [closed]
Does Christianity approve wars to protect or spread the faith or to defeat the enemies of the Christ?
If so, what are the conditions where faith-wars are endorsed?
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How should a Christian look at the Crusaders?
I studied in Methodist school from kindergarten to high school, but I never heard of Crusaders until I went to college - and people at church don't talk about it either.
As far as I know, Crusaders ...
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Did God ever really help the Hebrews in battle?
Except for the Exodus story, im having serious doubts.
The Hebrews never seem to win against any of the bigger enemies which would be seriously impressive, because they are outnumbered by many ...
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Does 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 assume Christian pacifism?
In 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Paul makes a contrast between spiritual warfare and war "according to human standards":
Indeed, we live as human beings, but we do not wage war according to human ...
