Thematic studies quotes Flashcards
Psalms 27:1 on self defence
The Lord is the defense of my life
Exodus 21:24 on revenge (old testament)
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
Augustine on war
The purpose of all wars, is peace
Martin Luther on war
War is the greatest plague that can affect humanity
Deuteronomy 20:10 on jus ad bellum
When you approach a town to attack it, you shall offer it terms of peace
Proverbs 25:21 on treatment of enemies
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat
Elie Wiesel on neutrality
We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim
Romans 12:21 on responses to evil
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good
Matthew 5:44 on responses to persecution
Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
Charles II on pacifism
We utterly deny all outward war, and strife and fighting
Genesis on sanctity of life
God created man in his image
Romans 13:1-2 on the place of governing authorities
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established
Galatians on gender
Nor is there male and female
Corinthians on expectations around women in a church
Women should remain silent in the churches
Mark 12:30 on love of God
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength