Theology of War

[ww]

As I'm sitting here watching the 60 Minutes feature of "The Killings in Haditha" where Sgt Frank Wuterich and a squad of US Marines killed 24 apparently innocent civilians in the Town in Iraq called "Haditha" I'm wondering is there a "Theology of War"?

Where can I read about what as I as a Christian should believe about War in light of God's Law?

I find that my view of War such as the current one in Iraq are affected by my political opinion and how I feel about the threat to our country as well as what is morally right from the Scriptures. However I am not studied up on the subject beyond that.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations for reading online or in book form as well as any of your thoughts on the topic!

 

[Ivan]

Here may be a place to start:

Cafe Biblia » A Biblical Theology of War, Part 1

 

[Seb]

Here's some threads on the PB that contain some good info and other links as well:

http://www.puritanboard.com/f33/war-iraq-biblically-justifiable-pastor-doug-comin-36163/

http://www.puritanboard.com/f30/hodge-just-war-commentary-ch-xxiii-32090/

http://www.puritanboard.com/f33/iraq-war-poll-no-debate-36110/

http://www.puritanboard.com/f15/theory-christian-war-5296/

You'll need an admin's authorization to access the Politics and Government forum though.

 

[davidsuggs]

Greg Bahnsen has some very interesting thoughts and I highly recommend his 3 part lecture series, available for purchase here, or his interview on the radio over this subject that is free for download here.

 

[Pilgrim Standard]

God Is a Warrior

You could check out "God is a Warrior" by John Weaver.

You may also want to check out The Biblical Doctrine of Self-Defense

I personally enjoyed The Biblical Doctrine of Hatred

Enjoy.

 

[Anton Bruckner]

the following sermon is very helpful Godly Military by Joe Morecraft SermonAudio.com - A Godly Military DEU29

 

[Richard King]

AND don't take everything on 60 minutes as unbiased and completely truthful.

 

[Dieter Schneider]

As I'm sitting here watching the 60 Minutes feature of "The Killings in Haditha" where Sgt Frank Wuterich and a squad of US Marines killed 24 apparently innocent civilians in the Town in Iraq called "Haditha" I'm wondering is there a "Theology of War"?

Where can I read about what as I as a Christian should believe about War in light of God's Law?

I find that my view of War such as the current one in Iraq are affected by my political opinion and how I feel about the threat to our country as well as what is morally right from the Scriptures. However I am not studied up on the subject beyond that.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations for reading online or in book form as well as any of your thoughts on the topic!

Try Boettner - The Christian Attitude Towards War