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Sunday, March 04, 2007

resistance is futile

On page 143, Bonhoeffer brings up the Reformers interpretation of the chapter 12 Matthew passage and he poses the question, "If I am attacked am I not at once the father of my children, the pastor of my flock, and e.g. a government official? And am I not bound for that very reason to defend myself against every attack, for reason of responsibility to my office?" It seems Bonhoeffer says no, which seems to imply that any type of fighting or violence is wrong (like war for example). I suppose I shouldn't generalize or make blanket statements like all war is wrong. I dunno, I guess we'll have to discuss it more during CG.

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