War In Christian Religion

Throughout the lives of the human race, one may or may not follow a specific religion. Within the Christian religion there are different denominations. In Christianity, there are over 400,000 different denominations. So the bible may be miss interpreted from these numerous denominations. Individuals may be unaware of some of the specific topics that are spoken about within the bible. One topic that the bible does mention is war. War is defined as “a state of armed conflict between different nations or states or different groups within a nation or state.” (dictionary.com) War does not only have to be between nations, states or groups; war can also be between people, and in our every day challenges with ourselves. The biblical position on war is not written as right or wrong, but can be narrowed down with different that theologians have studied the specific subject of war within the bible.
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The actions of others can not be controlled only those of one’s self. Within the new testament, Jesus was able to refine the laws that he had put forth for those to follow in the Old Testament. The laws were condensed into two laws, one: love God and two: love your neighbors. “Expressions of fairness and justice in the ordinary activities of life are more important to God than religious rituals and feast celebrations” (e. Weaver 180). Within chapter 8 of Christian Thought and Practice, Weaver discusses Christianity and the world. The New Testament proclaims for Christians to treat neighbors with love. Neighbors meaning interaction with people in everyday life, and everyone around the world, even complete strangers. When the individuals are treated with respect and love, God views this as love toward him because humans are His creation so that makes them a part of Him. Moreover, treating other with respect will lessen the chance for any animosity and disagreement that will lead to