In this episode of the Current Reality podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas delve into the complex topic of war and violence from a biblical perspective. They discuss historical and scriptural examples that illustrate when violence and war may be considered just and necessary for Christians. The episode highlights the difference between justified self-defense and unlawful violence, citing biblical principles and historical instances of just warfare. The hosts also address the modern tendency to be either overly enthusiastic or squeamish about violence, offering balanced guidance for Christians on this sensitive issue.

00:00 Introduction to the Current Reality Podcast

00:18 Historical Insights: Fort Thomas and Civil War

01:00 Summer Reflections and Church Life

03:03 Discussing War, Violence, and Christian Ethics

05:47 Debating Non-Violence in Christianity

22:18 Biblical Examples of Justified Violence

33:47 The Righteous Man's Duty

34:16 Just War Theory Explained

37:20 Biblical Examples of Just War

48:20 Modern Warfare and Deception

55:45 Self-Defense and Capital Punishment

01:03:11 The Ethics of Violence and War

01:09:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Resources mentioned in this episode

• Royal Navy Articles of War - 1757

• Christian Nonviolence Activist Jerry Robinson on Guns

  
  

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