Wars and Military Conflicts from a Biblical Point of View: A Pentecostal Perspective
Wars and Military Conflicts from a Biblical Point of View: A Pentecostal Perspective

Author(s): Alin Boloca
Subject(s): Biblical studies, Sociology of Religion, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Scientia Moralitas Research Institute
Keywords: War and armed conflicts; compassion; preservation of human life; Christian viewpoints; pacifism; activism;
Summary/Abstract: The issue of wars and military conflicts is one of the most significant social challenges confronting humanity today. The establishment of the United Nations aimed to protect future generations from the consequences of warfare by maintaining international peace and security. Regrettably, whether we realize it or not, we are part of a violent world where war and armed conflict still permeate our world today, and the number of armed conflicts and wars is alarmingly high. War is a problem that has both old and new connotations. The studies conducted so far to establish the number of armed conflicts and wars differ from one researcher to another, but their numbers are very high. These conflicts are characterized by brief interludes of peace, significant direct and collateral casualties, substantial economic losses, and far-reaching consequences, leaving deep scars on those directly affected and their descendants (Jongman 2005, 2-3). This study endeavors to analyze the Christian perspective on war, addressing questions related to the attitude of Christian and Pentecostal believers toward contemporary and topical issues concerning war and armed conflicts.

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