OAN’s Kara McKinney and I discuss which is Western history’s truest form of Christianity: the weak, doormat variety that exists solely to wash feet, or something more muscular.
At some point, the old Quaker slapped on both cheeks has to come into play. “Friend, the Scripture having been fulfilled, I shall now beat the Hell out of thee”
People are confused and conflate individual commands with governing body commands. Acting as an individual, a Christian does turn the other cheek. If someone hits me I do not take out vengeance. That’s for God. However, the governing authorities have been given the sword to punish evildoers and be an avenger for God (Ro. 13). Think about it. If the nation is almost all Christian then the police, the army, etc. are primarily going to be made up of Christians. And acting as a part of a governing body that must protect its citizens and punish evil doers they will have to, and nobly so, be part of the God mandated violence to retore or keep peace. I would have no problem being a part of, for example, Seal Tim Six, if I had been so gifted. And I would have had zero guilt killing Osama Bin Laden, because of God’s authorized position.
Is this really hard to understand? Even the Law of Moses for the Israelites which said “You shall not commit murder” has in the same chapter commands by that same system to put certain people to death. The first type of killing is ignoble. The second is noble.
People are confused and conflate individual commands with governing body commands. Acting as an individual, a Christian does turn the other cheek. If someone hits me I do not take out vengeance. That’s for God. However, the governing authorities have been given the sword to punish evildoers and be an avenger for God (Ro. 13). Think about it. If the nation is almost all Christian then the police, the army, etc. are primarily going to be made up of Christians. And acting as a part of a governing body that must protect its citizens and punish evil doers they will have to, and nobly so, be part of the God mandated violence to retore or keep peace. I would have no problem being a part of, for example, Seal Team Six, if I had been so gifted. And I would have had zero guilt killing Osama Bin Laden, because of God’s authorized position.
Is this really hard to understand? Even the Law of Moses for the Israelites which said “You shall not commit murder” has in the same chapter commands by that same system to put certain people to death. The first type of killing is ignoble. The second is noble.
“Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.”
We need to make schools and teach a Muscular Chirstianity. We have to capture the youth. I like Angel Films but they make movies for a older audience and they are preaching to the choir. We need films praising Richard the Lion Heart before he made peace with Saladin. Films praising St. Louis, Charles Martel, Godfrey de Boullion and Gerard of Ridefort. This will get young men into Catholiscm again, and with young men armies are made, we should infiltrate the armies of Western Countries, the Goverments, The Industries, and the Security services, and finally the Papacy. We must also kick Qatari infleunce out of the west they are the main culprits in spreading Islam and causing instability in Europe.
Rez Zircon says
At some point, the old Quaker slapped on both cheeks has to come into play. “Friend, the Scripture having been fulfilled, I shall now beat the Hell out of thee”
Randy Martin says
People are confused and conflate individual commands with governing body commands. Acting as an individual, a Christian does turn the other cheek. If someone hits me I do not take out vengeance. That’s for God. However, the governing authorities have been given the sword to punish evildoers and be an avenger for God (Ro. 13). Think about it. If the nation is almost all Christian then the police, the army, etc. are primarily going to be made up of Christians. And acting as a part of a governing body that must protect its citizens and punish evil doers they will have to, and nobly so, be part of the God mandated violence to retore or keep peace. I would have no problem being a part of, for example, Seal Tim Six, if I had been so gifted. And I would have had zero guilt killing Osama Bin Laden, because of God’s authorized position.
Is this really hard to understand? Even the Law of Moses for the Israelites which said “You shall not commit murder” has in the same chapter commands by that same system to put certain people to death. The first type of killing is ignoble. The second is noble.
Randy Martin says
People are confused and conflate individual commands with governing body commands. Acting as an individual, a Christian does turn the other cheek. If someone hits me I do not take out vengeance. That’s for God. However, the governing authorities have been given the sword to punish evildoers and be an avenger for God (Ro. 13). Think about it. If the nation is almost all Christian then the police, the army, etc. are primarily going to be made up of Christians. And acting as a part of a governing body that must protect its citizens and punish evil doers they will have to, and nobly so, be part of the God mandated violence to retore or keep peace. I would have no problem being a part of, for example, Seal Team Six, if I had been so gifted. And I would have had zero guilt killing Osama Bin Laden, because of God’s authorized position.
Is this really hard to understand? Even the Law of Moses for the Israelites which said “You shall not commit murder” has in the same chapter commands by that same system to put certain people to death. The first type of killing is ignoble. The second is noble.
Rez Zircon says
“Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.”
— Jesus, quoted in Luke 22:36 (KJV)
Sarah Ambika says
To be peace-loving and peaceful DOES NOT mean to Appease, Placate and Submit Blindly.
davegrille says
It is the height of optimism or faith to believe that Christianity will rise to ascendency again any time soon.
[email protected] says
We need to make schools and teach a Muscular Chirstianity. We have to capture the youth. I like Angel Films but they make movies for a older audience and they are preaching to the choir. We need films praising Richard the Lion Heart before he made peace with Saladin. Films praising St. Louis, Charles Martel, Godfrey de Boullion and Gerard of Ridefort. This will get young men into Catholiscm again, and with young men armies are made, we should infiltrate the armies of Western Countries, the Goverments, The Industries, and the Security services, and finally the Papacy. We must also kick Qatari infleunce out of the west they are the main culprits in spreading Islam and causing instability in Europe.