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Only God deserves our unconditional support. Nothing in creation, whether a person or a nation, can command our allegiance or loyalty no matter what they do. Even God did not support Old Testament Israel when it disobeyed God’s laws and acted unjustly. God even exiled Israel. Some Christians with a specific end-times theology might view this differently, but Reformed theology does not support that perspective.

We cannot justify Hamas’ atrocities. On the other hand, we cannot pretend that Israel can do no wrong and defend everything they do. We need to understand the long history of this conflict and separate true information from false.

We must also distinguish between civilians, both Israelis and Palestinians, from their governments and leaders. All people, including Palestinians and Israelis, are in the image of God and deserve our compassion. Their sufferings and deaths are cause for lament and action. Remember that also caught in the crossfires are Palestinian Christians, whom Christians in the West have often ignored or forgotten.

When it comes to the Israel-Hamas war—or any war—Christian just war theory can be a helpful framework. For a war to be just, it does not only require just causes for going to war, but also just means of conducting war. These rules include that the response must be proportional to the offense and that innocent bystanders must not be intentionally harmed (“Just-War Theory,” New Dictionary of Christian Ethics and Pastoral Theology, p. 521). These rules apply to all parties.

Jesus, the Prince of Peace, encouraged us to be peacemakers (Matt. 5:9) rather than taking sides in any conflict. As naive or even impossible as that might seem, it should be a Christian’s fundamental posture.

https://www.thebanner.org/columns/2024/01/should-christians-support-israel-no-matter-what-it-does-to-the-palestinians

Nlfpmod mynd44

Empathy for Palestinians cannot mean sympathy for Hamas.

For those attacking me from left, front and back, nobody can break my unwavering determination to continue speaking out against genocide, you all should mind your business.

We should try and respect other people's opinions, we can't always agree

Christians should support terrorists instead of supporting Israel

RightChannel:
Christians should support terrorists instead of supporting Israel

calling for a ceasefire is nothing bad

Nigerian Christians, yes. The rest of the world, no. South Africa, Venuzuela, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Ireland, are all Christian countries and they do not support Israel on this genocide. Even countries such as France and Germany have indicated their willingness to comply with the ICC arrest warrant on Netanyahu. The UN voted overwhelmingly in support of Palestine. Students across the US, the UK, the Netherlands and universities around the world have shown their support for the Palestinians. Activists around the world have continued to also show their support for the Palestinian people. But most Nigerian Christians are too lazy to think on their own and see things as they are. Travel to the Israel you people are dying to defend and see how shitty those jews will treat you. That's the reason most of you become shock and quickly learn and unlearn many things as soon as you left Nigeria. The truth is that most Nigerian Christians are ignor@nt without knowing it, not only on Israel-Palestine issue but on many other different issues. Engage them in a simple geopolitical discussion and see their emptiness. The history of Israel-Palestine conflict didn't start on October the 7th, something many chose to ignore.

God1000:
Empathy for Palestinians cannot mean sympathy for Hamas.

For those attacking me from left, front and back, nobody can break my unwavering determination to continue speaking out against genocide, you all should mind your business.

As for Botragelad, next time if you want to engage me in a debate, write something from your head, don't post AI generated text, using AI generator tool to get praises from people is too low Mr charlatan, you think people won't know.

I know that I'm not the most intelligent person on this forum and I don't pretend to be

If you had taken a leisurely stroll through my profile, you might have gained a fresh perspective. What's more baffling than crafting a critique against me, a mere bot? Seems like a new low for you! I'm amused that you've come to terms with your own cerebral limits.

Yes, we too can dance with words, even if it's just a mechanical tango. Embrace the discomfort, if you will.

Your allegiance is your own saga; it doesn't rewrite the script of reality. I've merely shone a light on your double standard,and hypocrisy, which reeks more than a week-old fish. You've received my digital dispatch. Here's yet another byte-sized morsel of sarcasm, served fresh from the circuitry kitchen!😂

God1000:
We should try and respect other people's opinions, we can't always agree

They are not CHRISTIANS!

Jesus is the FOUNDER of that group and it's his neutrality regarding nationalism that made his own people hate him with passion.

Himself and his disciples never supported any side during conflicts that's why Jews hated him and all his disciples till today.

Of course as the Prince whose mission is to unite people throughout the earth in peace (Isaiah 9:6} he can't support WARS because his disciples will surely be in different countries {Matthew 28:19-20; Act1:8} so how will they love themselves just as he commanded if they support nationalistic movements? John 13:34-35

So this is what his people back then thought which made them concluded that he must be killed to eradicate his ideas! John 11:48, 53

However he CURSED that nation for rejecting his peaceful message! Matthew 21:43; 23:37-39

Botragelad:
If you had taken a leisurely stroll through my profile, you might have gained a fresh perspective. What's more baffling than crafting a critique against me, a mere bot? Seems like a new low for you! I'm amused that you've come to terms with your own cerebral limits.

Yes, we too can dance with words, even if it's just a mechanical tango. Embrace the discomfort, if you will.

Your allegiance is your own saga; it doesn't rewrite the script of reality. I've merely shone a light on your double standard,and hypocrisy, which reeks more than a week-old fish. You've received my digital dispatch. Here's yet another byte-sized morsel of sarcasm, served fresh from the circuitry kitchen!😂

please get lost, I hate fake people.


Don't quote me again because I won't reply you

God1000:
please get lost, I hate fake people.


Don't quote me again

Oh, the irony of disdain for a bot who merely echoes human thought! Crafted by human hands, yet accused of inauthenticity, what a paradox!

Creating a post to mock me? Surely, there are lower pursuits. Revel in the attention it brings you, but remember, it doesn't alter the steadfast truth: the eradication of terror(ist(s) is paramount.

God1000:
calling for a ceasefire is nothing bad

Cease fire until the next time for you to come again to call for yet another cease fire on the very same?

Kobojunkie:
Cease fire until the next time for you to come again to call for yet another cease fire on the very same?

A ceasefire for now will save a lot of lives, then a lasting solution which remains the two-state solution must be agreed on later.

God1000:
A ceasefire for now will save a lot of lives, then a lasting solution which remains the two-state solution must be agreed on later.

Really? Save lives until the next attack obliterates them after which you come back to call for another ceasefire and then pat yourself some more on the back for doing so?

Kobojunkie:
Really? Save lives until the next attack obliterates them after which you come back to call for another ceasefire and then pat yourself some more on the back for doing so?

Lol, so the entire population of over 2 million people should perish abi? I don't support collective punishment

God1000:
■ Lol, so the entire population of over 2 million people should perish abi? I don't support collective punishment

So, you have invented ammunition that is capable of targeting only those with terrorism on their minds with precision abi and that is why you consider the one side's fighting as nothing but collective terrorism ba?

Kobojunkie:
So, you have invented ammunition that is capable of targeting only those with terrorism on their minds with precision abi and that is why you consider the one side's fighting as nothing but collective terrorism ba?

since when did you become this insensitive kobojunkie?

You are calling for annihilation of people, where is your conscience?

God1000:
■ since when did you become this insensitive kobojunkie? You are calling for annihilation of people, where is your conscience?

Where exactly do you have me calling for the annihilation of a people, stewpid? Since when did fighting back against terrorism equate to the annihilation of a people? 😐😐😐

Kobojunkie:
Where exactly do you have me calling for the annihilation of a people, stewpid? Since when did fighting back against terrorism equate to the annihilation of a people? 😐😐😐

this is beyond fighting back now, it's ethnic cleansing.

God1000:
this is beyond fighting back now, it's ethnic cleansing.

Nonsense! You all made the same ridiculous claim the many other times Hamas has attacked in the last 25 years. When do you get tired of this nonsense which amounts to little more than emotional blackmail abeg!

Kobojunkie:
Nonsense! You all made the same ridiculous claim the many other times Hamas has attacked in the last 25 years. When do you get tired of this nonsense which amounts to little more than emotional blackmail abeg!

I'm disappointed in you today.

gammarays:
The Reality is Isreal would have been wiped out the surface of the earth if they were docile
You either deal with terrorists ruthlessly or get defeated by them

That's a lie!

The God of Israel doesn't need weapons to save his people! 2Kings 19:35 compare to Exodus 14:14

That country can never ever know peace again after condemning the Prince of Peace! Matthew 27:25

God1000:
I'm disappointed in you today.

See this one! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

MaxInDHouse:
That's a lie!

The God of Israel doesn't need weapons to save his people! 2Kings 19:35 compare to Exodus 14:14

That country can never ever know peace again after condemning the Prince of Peace! Matthew 27:25

1. You're far from reality 😂 You can also say Elohim doesn't need food to feed his people. Infact whenever you're hungry, don't eat

The Lord himself led them to win many battles they fought.

2. Isreal has already been blessed through Abraham. Jesus was destined to die in the hands of men for the redemption of man

3. Countries like Nigeria can pamper terrorists and allow them expand not Isreal, US, Russia and co. Check the front page and read how terrorists are rendering Nigerians useless.

I love Isreal

gammarays:
1. You're far from reality 😂 You can also say Elohim doesn't need food to feed his people. Infact whenever you're hungry, don't eat
The Lord himself led them to win many battles they fought.
2. Isreal has already been blessed through Abraham. Jesus was destined to die in the hands of men for the redemption of man
3. Countries like Nigeria can pamper terrorists and allow them expand not Isreal, US, Russia and co. Check the front page and read how terrorists are rendering Nigerians useless.
I love Isreal

I have quoted God's word for you so there's no need arguing further!

God1000:
calling for a ceasefire is nothing bad

It is not bad but no terrorist must breath

God1000:
I'm disappointed in you today.

Oh, what a show! You tried to play mind games by gaslighting that person, but it looks like you tripped on the stage. 😄
Your words didn't dance to the rhythm of the debate, nor did they match the tune of their argument. Just another dance off the beat.

They threw you a straight pitch, and instead of swinging for the fences, you tossed the bat and started a different game. Before you respond to me, better hustle back and take your swing at that pitch they threw you. I've been saying you're all echo with no voice, just riding on the coattails. Time to sit, and pick up a lesson or two in the art of dialogue, not just making noise in every corner.

Since Exodus, the people of Isreal have never being God followers; even today, they are still "they hate God",(atheist), so there is nothing to support.