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Are Christians Called to be Pacifists? (Video - Ravi Zacharias)
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Posted on 02/17/2019 1:12:47 PM PST by RoosterRedux

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I put this is "News" because it speaks also to the reasons we need a wall.

Ravi:

I would believe firmly our country needs a strong defense lest it be overwhelmed by those with evil intentions and a worldview that would destroy the values for which this country stands and was built.


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1 posted on 02/17/2019 1:12:47 PM PST by RoosterRedux
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Ravi just has a way of expressing himself that gets to the point humbly yet firmly.


2 posted on 02/17/2019 1:13:49 PM PST by RoosterRedux
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In order for “those who live by the sword will die by the sword” to happen, a good guy has to pick up a sword and use it.


3 posted on 02/17/2019 1:16:36 PM PST by JudyinCanada
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Mistake on my part. Please correct the spelling of Ravi's name in the title. It is Zacharias, not Zacharia.

Sorry for the trouble.

4 posted on 02/17/2019 1:17:09 PM PST by RoosterRedux
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Hi, Judy. Very true.


5 posted on 02/17/2019 1:17:59 PM PST by RoosterRedux
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Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.


6 posted on 02/17/2019 1:19:31 PM PST by the_daug
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Rom 13:4: if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

The invaders are lawbreakers. We are to enforce law. It's the Christian thing to do. And notice, the "sword" in this passage is not a piece of jewelry. It's an instrument of death.

7 posted on 02/17/2019 1:28:01 PM PST by LouAvul (Socialism is the logical conclusion of liberalism. Anarchy is the logical conclusion of socialism.)
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I know of 5 preachers who carry.


8 posted on 02/17/2019 1:28:25 PM PST by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's fore sure)
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I’ve always believed in, “The Lord helps those who help themselves.”


9 posted on 02/17/2019 1:30:08 PM PST by ryderann
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Are Christians Called to be Pacifists?

Not this Christian. Trending more Crusader than pacifist...
10 posted on 02/17/2019 1:32:55 PM PST by farming pharmer
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Was Jesus a pacifist when he scourged the money lenders in the temple?


11 posted on 02/17/2019 1:50:22 PM PST by Dalberg-Acton
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Besides the threat Islam presents to us Infidels, I have mentioned my concern about the mamby pamby be nice to others ,we are all Gods children, forgive and forget, and live and let live, attitude of Christians, that is also a threat; as it lets Islam spread unchallenged.

I hope Christians will adopt the attitude they had when I was a kid in WWll which was: 'Praise the Lord, and pass the ammunition." -Tom

12 posted on 02/17/2019 2:02:33 PM PST by Capt. Tom
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HEZEKIAH 6:1…GOD HELPS THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES

https://thehallowedpath.wordpress.com/2011/07/26/hezekiah-61god-helps-those-who-help-themselves/

13 posted on 02/17/2019 2:08:50 PM PST by SVTCobra03 (You can never have enough friends, horsepower or ammunition.)
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I love all the Scriptures in Hezekiah! Deep. ;)


14 posted on 02/17/2019 2:09:46 PM PST by MayflowerMadam (Jeremiah 1:5 - "Before I formed thee ... I knew thee.")
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“I’ve always believed in, ‘The Lord helps those who help themselves.’”

Cute, but not “a thing”. In fact, God wants people to rely on Him, and not themselves.


15 posted on 02/17/2019 2:11:25 PM PST by MayflowerMadam (Jeremiah 1:5 - "Before I formed thee ... I knew thee.")
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Jesus told us to buy a sword.


16 posted on 02/17/2019 2:39:45 PM PST by kaehurowing
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Are Christians called to be pacifists?

NO.

Christians know this.


17 posted on 02/17/2019 2:54:43 PM PST by KittenClaws ("They've got Daryl's Dad's car! .....Red Dawn)
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If Christians are called to be pacifist we’d all be bowing to Mecca right now...


18 posted on 02/17/2019 3:06:44 PM PST by TalBlack (Damn right I'll "do something" you fat, balding son of a bitch!)
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Luke 22:36

‘nuff said


19 posted on 02/17/2019 3:42:23 PM PST by RedStateRocker
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Selling my cloak....right now


20 posted on 02/17/2019 3:44:16 PM PST by South Dakota
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