DouglasGregory418
Puritan Board Freshman
Can we discuss the Christians right to self defense, and the legitimacy of Christian rebellion to unjust governments.
Hypothetical question: would it be legitimate for Christians in the US, or Europe to take up arms (by whatever means) against an illegitimate government that both oppresses freedoms, requires the denial of Christ or scripture (say like in sweden with the condemnation of preaching against homosexuality) and restricts the Christian free worship, free enterprise, and right to self defense?
is an organized rebellion and engagement of an oppressive army by Christians against that government legitimate?
What about home defense?
I have some solid opinions on this, but I was hoping to get some outside opinions and scriptural exegesis on it.
This isn't a solely American question with our own questions on the 2nd amendment, because I would support Christians 'illegally' (but not immorally) retaining weapons and opposing the british government if it makes many more screw ups.
Hypothetical question: would it be legitimate for Christians in the US, or Europe to take up arms (by whatever means) against an illegitimate government that both oppresses freedoms, requires the denial of Christ or scripture (say like in sweden with the condemnation of preaching against homosexuality) and restricts the Christian free worship, free enterprise, and right to self defense?
is an organized rebellion and engagement of an oppressive army by Christians against that government legitimate?
What about home defense?
I have some solid opinions on this, but I was hoping to get some outside opinions and scriptural exegesis on it.
This isn't a solely American question with our own questions on the 2nd amendment, because I would support Christians 'illegally' (but not immorally) retaining weapons and opposing the british government if it makes many more screw ups.