Blessings

My thinking has not changed on this, in fact I think some have missed my point. You have summarized some of my thoughts well, and I would add that war/violence is sometimes necessary.

I just believe that we as Christians shouldn’t pretend to be “tough guys.” Some of us were before conversion, some of us never were. But the tough guy mentality is worldly, lacks biblical compassion, mercy, and for most it is fake. It does not reflect the character of Christ.

Bottom line: If a woman was being raped, an innocent being beaten, etc. I believe I would step in and do whatever I could to stop it. That may mean violence. Violence is sometimes necessary. My concern has tbeen with men’s attitudes toward violence in general.

Also, what’s your ‘bottom-line’ on this. Say for instance, what should our response be hypothetically speaking, when confronted with the reality of having to possibly assault another or end a human life?

It seems that you are pretty much saying that as Christians we shouldn’t be so ‘flippant’ or ‘nonchalant’ about it and consider the cost before conducting ourselves in such a manner.

Thought you might be interested in a post at my blog about how the attitude you’re talking about affects doctrinal discussions of any kind. I’d be interested to hear your comments, as well as those of your readers.

Thanks!