I agree - an interesting context. Speaking of (context), I was wondering what changes if we believe there is - as Scripture seems to attest - only one War.
Then it becomes "Just Battle" theory - is this engagement, at this time, with these weapons, against this foe - is this a judicious use of our own "blood and treasure" - of which we have precious little to spend in this extraordinarily brief sojourn?
Knowing too, that our war within rages onward, regardless?
If we are indeed the -occasional- recipients of that "peace that passeth all understanding," perhaps it's best to simply ask if this particular fight gets us any closer.
Excellent! Many thanks for your thought provoking piece. I cannot help but think of my late uncle, a WW II vet who never got over having to kill Japanese soldiers who had no chance to escape. He first told me about this experience when he was 90 years old. He had lived with it all his life.
Thank you. Yes, it is challenging to try to process current events (tragedies) through a faithful lens. I wonder if just war theory has become less applicable as wars have come to be fought at a distance, ie., with remote-control drones, etc. The current administration seems to treat the events in Iran as a form of video game rather than a deeply tragic endeavor that is costing lives daily.
I agree - an interesting context. Speaking of (context), I was wondering what changes if we believe there is - as Scripture seems to attest - only one War.
Then it becomes "Just Battle" theory - is this engagement, at this time, with these weapons, against this foe - is this a judicious use of our own "blood and treasure" - of which we have precious little to spend in this extraordinarily brief sojourn?
Knowing too, that our war within rages onward, regardless?
If we are indeed the -occasional- recipients of that "peace that passeth all understanding," perhaps it's best to simply ask if this particular fight gets us any closer.
An excellent, thought provoking read.
Thanks David. I have been troubled by the last week and I suppose this is my way of processing.
Excellent! Many thanks for your thought provoking piece. I cannot help but think of my late uncle, a WW II vet who never got over having to kill Japanese soldiers who had no chance to escape. He first told me about this experience when he was 90 years old. He had lived with it all his life.
Thanks Marcia. Heartbreaking to carry that burden for so long.
Thank you. Yes, it is challenging to try to process current events (tragedies) through a faithful lens. I wonder if just war theory has become less applicable as wars have come to be fought at a distance, ie., with remote-control drones, etc. The current administration seems to treat the events in Iran as a form of video game rather than a deeply tragic endeavor that is costing lives daily.
When I heard about the girls school I was mortified!
Absolutely.
Thank you for this insightful commentary.