The reason why I am no longer a pacifist

28-04-2022

Opinion

Vebjørn Selbekk, chief editor Norwegian Dagen

The reason why I am no longer a pacifist

The notion that Christians should be pacifistic is utopic and, in addition, bad theology. But I understand those who support the idea. Previously, I was one of them.

Using weapons is a habit. A bad habit, pacifists say. Photo EPA, Sergey Dolzhenko

German Mennonites against sending weapons to Ukraine

The Mennonite Community in Germany is against sending weapons to Ukraine. The pacifist Christians don’t believe that weapons protect against death and destruction.

German soldier. Photo AFP, John MacDougall

Should the German church support weapon deliveries to Ukraine?

To what extent should the church support weapon deliveries to Ukraine, knowing that these instruments are used to kill people?

A bombed apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv. Deliberately attacking civilian targets is prohibited. image EPA, Sergey Dolzhenko

War reveals depravity of man

The war in Ukraine shows the darkest side of mankind. How is it possible that soldiers demonstrate such beastly behaviour?

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