Theory of Christian War

[TimV]

As I interpret Augustine, the other guy's got to do something to you first. The fact that he's "bad" doesn't quite cut it. What say you?

 

[VirginiaHuguenot]

Augustinian-Calvinistic just war theory has been discussed here previously on these threads:

http://www.puritanboard.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=7409

http://www.puritanboard.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=6644

http://www.puritanboard.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=7576

http://www.puritanboard.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=5957

http://www.puritanboard.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=4140

This article is also a good introduction to the subject:

http://www.routledge-ny.com/religionandsociety/war/reformed.html

 

[TimV]

I got a bunch of messages saying that I am not authorised to view these forums.

 

[VirginiaHuguenot]

Some or all of these threads may be in the Politics forum. Access to that forum requires assistance from an admin. If you are interested, contact one for authorization.

 

[Peter]

I agree Tim. I've listened to a little bit of Bahnsen on the topic and for the most part he affirms Augustine's thesis.
FreeMP3 http://www.cmfnow.com/Download/gb924.mp3
And Ive sampled this series: http://www.cmfnow.com/subcatmfgprod.asp?0=207&1=414&2=-1