Listooder Youth Fellowship

As reports reach us daily of battles and conflicts in the world, we ask the question: Is it right for a Christian to go to war? Although seemingly more prolific than at any other time in history, the existence of these wars is simply evidence of the divine will of God and a reminder of the prophetic words in Matthew 24. So as Christians, what should our view be to the ongoing wars in which our nation is engaged in? Opinions on this matter are strong, and yet are often based on a poor understanding of Scripture. Those who oppose war on the grounds of religious beliefs will state that God is a God of Peace, who would not condone war. However, we read in Romans chapter 13 that God puts men and women into places of authority, to ‘execute wrath upon him that doeth evil’. As we read in Ecclesiastes 3:8 there is a time when war is necessary, to eradicate evil regimes. But should a Christian be a soldier? No Christian should take on a career that it is not led of God. Therefore, if a person has been directed of Go