“The use of violence is not a “necessary evil” but a moral good. Therefore, violence, when used rightly, is not simply the “lesser of two evils” but an act of virtue.”
(Keith Foskey – Clear Truth Media) “Violence is never the answer.” It’s a common claim. But is it true? At first glance, it sounds appealing—who wouldn’t want to live in a world where conflicts are resolved through diplomacy and understanding? Yet, the reality of human history tells a different story.
Since the fall, violence has been an inescapable part of the human condition. It took only one generation for the first murder to occur, and ever since, conflict has shaped societies and nations….
In such a world, how should Christians respond? Some argue that the proper Christian ethic is absolute pacifism—a commitment to complete nonviolence, refusing participation in war, self-defense, or any form of physical aggression. But is this truly the biblical position, or does Scripture provide a more comprehensive view?
In short, does the Bible allow for the existence of a Christian warrior?