tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19645714.post6281355686400379756..comments2023-10-29T04:50:42.136-05:00Comments on Nick's Musings: Boyd on OT Violence, Continued.Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08949332361786422769noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19645714.post-77904587749307992552009-04-01T22:14:00.000-05:002009-04-01T22:14:00.000-05:00I think that in an effort to follow Jesus' clear p...I think that in an effort to follow Jesus' clear pacifistic teaching, many scholars have abandoned Scripture and turned against God.<BR/><BR/>When God sanctions a war, it must be done. God owns the rights to human lives and when he says it's time for them to go, we have no moral authority to judge Him on it.<BR/><BR/>Christ has given His earthly Kingdom a peaceful mission of love. However, He will still act in judgment on the last day. It is not inconsistent for God to choose an earthly kingdom for earthly pursuits (Israel) and a spiritual kingdom for spiritual pursuits (the church). God is both merciful/loving as well as holy/punishing.Cody Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950752954807801161noreply@blogger.com