Much ink has been spilt—and much debate has occurred—over the question of whether it is right for a Christian to go to war. Today, as we celebrate Veterans Day and honor the memory of those soldiers who served our country during times of war, this presents a good time to reflect on that question. Can a Christian, in good conscience before God, go to war? This is the very question that challenged our Christian forefathers on the eve of the War for Independence. Their position was derived from Scripture, proclaimed from pulpits, and animated them with a spirit of conviction that … Read More
“I Need Ammunition, Not A Ride!”
“I need ammunition, not a ride!” Reportedly, this was the response of Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, when urged to flee Kiev in the face of the oncoming Russian army. There is something in us that appreciates and admires courageous stands such as this – when a leader chooses to do his duty in the face of overwhelming opposition. During our War for Independence against Great Britain, we have many such examples. One of my favorites is the story of our first naval hero, John Paul Jones. Considered, the father of the US Navy, Jones alarmed the British people by sailing off the … Read More
War and the Constitution
War and the Constitution In modern America, there is considerable confusion about the constitutional requirements related to matters of war. Some people believe that the Constitution gives the President extremely broad power in warmaking decisions, while others contend that the Constitution severely limits that power. Sadly, the majority of Americans simply don’t care what the Constitution says. Most Americans are aware that our federal government is divided into three branches: the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. What is not as well known is that the first three articles of the U.S. Constitution define the roles and … Read More