33. Can Christians Serve in Armed Forces and Use Violence? (Interview w/ Patrick Miller from Truth Over Tribe)

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Today we dig into the question “Can Christians Serve in Armed Forces and Use Violence?"

Our interview guest is Patrick Miller, cohost of Truth Over Tribe Podcast and coauthor of Truth Over Tribe book. Patrick and Keith Simon did a 3-Part "Biblical Theology of Violence" Series (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)  in which Patrick argues the side of Christian non-violence. In this episode, we focus on questions and case studies on the use of force in an official governmental capacity.

Resources:

• Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
• Hell One Step at a Time by Jordan Peterson
• Mil Spec Believer: An Occupation of Killing (As a Christian)
• Military as unreached people group: Major Aaron Rosheim 
• Oppeenheimer
• Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
• What Do We Swear An Oath To?
• Can We Serve Both Nation and Christ
• Should Christians Be in the Armed Forces?

Episode Notes:

Background:

• There are around 27 million people worldwide service in the armed forces in some capacity. Can armed forces be a calling for Christians?

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