Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss whether violence is immoral or amoral, whether God acts or endorses violence, and how we are supposed to act in light of these things.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- Does God endorse violence?
- In Joshua and judges it seems like God is endorsing violence; is that accurate?
- Where does the Bible talk about violence?
- Is violence immoral or amoral?
- Should the modern-day church then perceive itself to be a weapon of violence?
- Should we think in violent terms as it relates to those who oppose the Lord?
- How do you deal with wrong motivations?
Helpful Definitions:
- Violence: Physical action against another person that seeks to either restrain or rebuff, and may or may not cause bodily harm.
- Hamas (חָמָס): Hebrew for violence
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