S1 Ep 12 - Should a Christian join the military

What does the Bible say about soldiers?  The commandment to not kill actually refers to the word murder, which is unjustified killing.  A soldier should never murder people just like any other person should not.  When someone is shooting at you (trying to kill you in some way) and your fellow soldiers, it is not murder to fight back, to even strike first to save your life.  At the point of actual combat it becomes self defense, because if you did nothing then you and your soldiers would be killed.  If you are in a just war (actually fighting for something good like freedom) then it is justified on both the self defense and the cause.  This episode goes into the actual scriptures that deal with this as well as "turning the other cheek".  The Bible does not contradict itself and even Jesus showed us and TOLD us what is the right thing to do.  This is a must listen for military members, their families, and those who feel the patriotic pull to join up!  Be confident in your faith and be proud of your decisions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reading-the-bible--6491289/support.