About this episode

The episode discusses the need for Christians to critically evaluate the concept of collateral damage in war, particularly in light of recent conflicts.

In this episode I discuss how Christians need to think critically about collateral damage in war. Inspired by the recent outbreak of war in Iran, in which many believers flippantly dismiss the deaths of innocent noncombatants, including little girls, there is no Biblical, ethical, or theological justification for collateral damage. I explain how my views on this issue developed over time and how Christians must embrace the post-national identity of Abraham’s family and the obvious consequence...

People in this episode

Host: Alex Bernardo

Topics covered

• Christian ethics
• war
• collateral damage
• noncombatants
• Biblical justification
• post-national identity

Keywords

• collateral damage
• war ethics
• Christianity
• noncombatant deaths
• Iran conflict
• Biblical perspective

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Places: Iran

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