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As the conflict in Ukraine has highlighted, many Christian leaders actively promote war. Note how the clergy support both sides of the conflict:
- “Great honors and gratitude to all our warriors defending their native Ukraine from the aggressor . . . Our hearts, sincere prayers, and support are always near you.”—Metropolitan Epiphanius I of Kyiv, as reported in The Jerusalem Post, March 16, 2022.
- “The head of the Russian Orthodox Church held a service for Russian soldiers on Sunday in which he called on them to defend their country ‘as only Russians can’ as Moscow continues its military campaign in Ukraine.”—Reuters, April 3, 2022.
What the Bible really says
The Bible shows that those who truly follow Jesus Christ do not engage in warfare.- "Return your sword to its place, for all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.”—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.
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Is a person who condones war or fights in war really obeying Jesus’ words?
- “I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, you also love one another. By this all will know that you are my disciples—if you have love among yourselves.”—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Christians and war today
Is it realistic for Christians to avoid engaging in warfare today? Yes. The Bible foretold that in our time, a period called “You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.,” there would be You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. who would not “learn war anymore,” in harmony with Jesus’ teachings.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., footnote.Soon Jehovah, You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. “the God of peace,” will use his heavenly government to rescue people “from oppression and from violence.”—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
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