REASON FOR GOD #6 Why War?? Doug Doyle Fort McMurray Alliance Church November 11, 20 November 11, 2012 REASON FOR GOD #6 Why War?? Doug Doyle Fort McMurray Alliance Church November 11, 20 November 11, 2012

Deuteronomy 5:17 “You shall not murder.” (New International Version) “You shall not murder.” (New International Version)

Matthew 5: “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you …’” (New International Version) 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you …’” (New International Version)

Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers.” (New International Version) “Blessed are the peacemakers.” (New International Version)

Romans 13: Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. (New International Version)

Christian Views on War: i.The Realist Camp

Christian Views on War: i.The Realist Camp ii.The Just War Camp i.The Realist Camp ii.The Just War Camp

Thomas Aquinas Augustine of Hippo The Just War Theory

James 4:1-2 1 Where do these wars and battles between yourselves first start? Is it not precisely in the desires fighting inside your own selves? 2 You want something and you lack it; so you kill. You have an ambition that you cannot satisfy; so you fight to get your way by force. (New Jerusalem Bible)

Romans 13:1-4 1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

Romans 13:1-4 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. 4 For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. (New International Version)

1 Peter 2: Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. (New International Version)

Just War Theory 1.There must be a just cause.

Just War Theory 1.There must be a just cause. 2.A just authority needs to announce that there is a war. 1.There must be a just cause. 2.A just authority needs to announce that there is a war.

Just War Theory 1.There must be a just cause. 2.A just authority needs to announce that there is a war. 3.All means of nonviolent action must be exhausted before war is waged. 1.There must be a just cause. 2.A just authority needs to announce that there is a war. 3.All means of nonviolent action must be exhausted before war is waged.

Just War Theory 1.There must be a just cause. 2.A just authority needs to announce that there is a war. 3.All means of nonviolent action must be exhausted before war is waged. 4.There must be just intention. 1.There must be a just cause. 2.A just authority needs to announce that there is a war. 3.All means of nonviolent action must be exhausted before war is waged. 4.There must be just intention.

Just War Theory 1.There must be a just cause. 2.A just authority needs to announce that there is a war. 3.All means of nonviolent action must be exhausted before war is waged. 4.There must be just intention. 5.The probability of success must exist. 1.There must be a just cause. 2.A just authority needs to announce that there is a war. 3.All means of nonviolent action must be exhausted before war is waged. 4.There must be just intention. 5.The probability of success must exist.

Just War Theory 1.There must be a just cause. 2.A just authority needs to announce that there is a war. 3.All means of nonviolent action must be exhausted before war is waged. 4.There must be just intention. 5.The probability of success must exist. 6.The good achieved by victory will outweigh the evil and suffering war will cost. 1.There must be a just cause. 2.A just authority needs to announce that there is a war. 3.All means of nonviolent action must be exhausted before war is waged. 4.There must be just intention. 5.The probability of success must exist. 6.The good achieved by victory will outweigh the evil and suffering war will cost.

Just War Theory 1.There must be a just cause. 2.A just authority needs to announce that there is a war. 3.All means of nonviolent action must be exhausted before war is waged. 4.There must be just intention. 5.The probability of success must exist. 6.The good achieved by victory will outweigh the evil and suffering war will cost. 7.War is clearly announced. 1.There must be a just cause. 2.A just authority needs to announce that there is a war. 3.All means of nonviolent action must be exhausted before war is waged. 4.There must be just intention. 5.The probability of success must exist. 6.The good achieved by victory will outweigh the evil and suffering war will cost. 7.War is clearly announced.

Just War Theory 1.There must be a just cause. 2.A just authority needs to announce that there is a war. 3.All means of nonviolent action must be exhausted before war is waged. 4.There must be just intention. 5.The probability of success must exist. 6.The good achieved by victory will outweigh the evil and suffering war will cost. 7.War is clearly announced. 8.War must be fought by just means. 1.There must be a just cause. 2.A just authority needs to announce that there is a war. 3.All means of nonviolent action must be exhausted before war is waged. 4.There must be just intention. 5.The probability of success must exist. 6.The good achieved by victory will outweigh the evil and suffering war will cost. 7.War is clearly announced. 8.War must be fought by just means.

Christian Views on War: i.The Realist Camp ii.The Just War Camp iii.The Pacifist Camp i.The Realist Camp ii.The Just War Camp iii.The Pacifist Camp

Matthew 5:38-39; “You have heard that it was said, “Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.” 39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also… 43 You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,…” (New International Version) 38 “You have heard that it was said, “Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.” 39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also… 43 You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,…” (New International Version)

Luke 6:27,29 27 But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, … 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. (New International Version) 27 But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, … 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. (New International Version)

Romans 12:21 “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (New International Version) “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (New International Version)

Matthew 26:52 “‘Put your sword back in its place,’ Jesus said to (Peter), ‘for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.’” (New International Version) “‘Put your sword back in its place,’ Jesus said to (Peter), ‘for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.’” (New International Version)

Matthew 26:52 “‘Put your sword back in its place,’ Jesus said to (Peter), ‘for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.’”

Your view is sh Your view is shaped by:

i.Parents

Your view is shaped by: i.Parents ii.Personality i.Parents ii.Personality

Your view is shape Your view is shaped by: i.Parents ii.Personality iii.Peers & Professors & Politics i.Parents ii.Personality iii.Peers & Professors & Politics

Philippians 3:20 “But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.” (New Living Translation) “But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.” (New Living Translation)