would jesus have joined the army?

[holy king]

Uh. If emulating Jesus is being Christian, then I'd say that the majority of all "Christians" in the world aren't as such, and I definitely do not see you as one of them.

Well, since you have no idea of me personally, i'll consider the source. I've never compromised my faith on these forums, even when attacked for it. I've always given good biblical references when used, and I refuse to excuse sin.

You probably dont consider me a good Christian because your idea of a good Christian wouldnt actually be one.

Well, with a handful of exceptions, Jesus was strictly non-violent, both in the sense of refraining from direct violence, and in refraining from indirect violence through supporting violent institutions. The military, being at the end of the day a tool for killing people, does not seem something he would get involved with. So how does one square that with trying to live as Christ-like a life as one can?

Your not familiar with the bible are you? About the story of the Roman Centurion coming to Jesus to heal someone? He didnt castigate the Centurion for being a soldier; he actually praised him for his faith.

yeah mobby, of course he healed the soldier, he was jesus and jesus loves everyone after all.

the point is he WAS'NT the soldier.

Would you also regard prostitute, beggar and thief as respectable occupations for a Christian? These are all categories of people who Jesus, infinite fount of compassion that he was, brought into his arms without condemnation. So perhaps, as Holy King says, there's a wee bitty more to it than that.

came up in another thread, so: would jesus have joined the army?
if the answer is no, assuming a good christian is someone striving to be christ-like, can a soldier be a good christian?

 

[Dreadnought]

Jesus would snap his fingers and instantly annihilate any enemy, should he be inclined to do so.

 

[holy king]

then why didnt he do that when his enemies crucified him?

 

[Dreadnought]

He died to save all mankind, so they may enter heaven.

 

[Synobun]

then why didnt he do that when his enemies crucified him?

Wouldn't be much of such a great eternal sacrifice if he houdini'd himself off the cross that hundreds of other law breakers got put on.

 

[del62]

did Jesus tell soldiers he met to leave the army?

 

[holy king]

did Jesus tell soldiers he met to leave the army?

not sure, but i dont see how this is relevant?

 

[del62]

because if Jesus thought that his followers could not be soldiers would he not have told them to leave the army.

 

[Formaldehyde]

Some of his disciples were in the military? Romans centurions followed him around?

 

[del62]

Didn't Peter visit a roman military dude and convert him in the book of acts?

Did Peter tell him to stop being a soldier.

 

[Quackers]

Jesus would turn the other cheek when those nukes start falling. Dousch.

 

[Antilogic]

Didn't Peter visit a roman military dude and convert him in the book of acts?

Did Peter tell him to stop being a soldier.

But that guy was just a Roman military dude. If he was a Roman military brah, it would be a different story.

 

[Berzerker]

wont jesus be the head of an army when he returns?

whose gonna march all them sinners into the lake of fire?

damn, sounds like the holocaust...or another holocaust.

 

[Formaldehyde]

Didn't Peter visit a roman military dude and convert him in the book of acts?

Did Peter tell him to stop being a soldier.

Did Jesus tell everybody they must forsake all their worldly possessions? Or was he a bit more tactful than that?

 

[holy king]

because if Jesus thought that his followers could not be soldiers would he not have told them to leave the army.

yeah, well, the question is if jesus himself would have contemplated being a soldier.
see thread title.

 

[Mechanicalsalvation]

came up in another thread, so: would jesus have joined the army?
if the answer is no, assuming a good christian is someone striving to be christ-like, can a soldier be a good christian?

Sure, why not? Especially Salvation Army.

Even Devil can be christian if he turns to Christ so why not soldier?

 

[fishjie]

bro, jesus had a sword coming out of his mouth.

Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter." He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.

he didnt come to bring peace, he came to bring a sword

Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword

TRANSLATION: WAR JESUS IS GONNA SMITE THE INFIDELS AND THEY WILL BURN IN HELL FOR AN ETERNITY

 

[eduhum]

Well Jesus said

'If they hit you on the cheek, show them the other one'

I don't think that this is a very violent statement...

 

[del62]

yeah, well, the question is if jesus himself would have contemplated being a soldier.
see thread title.

You also said "can a soldier be a good christian? "

 

[holy king]

indeed. jesus was very tolerant with all sorts of sinners.


now do you think jesus would have chosen to be a soldier?