E3.1 war and peace

Cards (6)

  • “Destroy all that belongs to them. Do not spare them; put to death men and women, children and infants” (1 Samuel)
  • “The Lord is a warrior” (Exodus)
  • Mennonites, Quakers: Christian pacifism - war = inconsistent with Jesus’ teaching of love
  • “‘Put your sword back in its place,’ Jesus said to him, ‘for all who draw the sword will die by the sword” (Matthew)
  • “Do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also” (Matthew)
  • “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew)