How might we think about resistance to evil rulers? (Author’s necessary preface: This is one of those pieces where I must say something up front…
We really need to learn how to think straight: Fallacious thinking is ever with us, and logical fallacies are a dime a dozen. Christians can…
What about justice for the victim before or as they are being assaulted? In my previous article on these topics I looked at a number…
Is military intervention ever justifiable – if so, when? Justice between individuals is something we aspire to, or should aspire to. We should seek to…
Recommended reading on war, peace and international relations: The issues of war, peace, geopolitics and international relations are all part and parcel of the world…
Is it ever right for individuals or nations to intervene in the affairs of others? Some Christians are pacifists or isolationists. They think the use…
Thinking about right, wrong and justice in warfare: In a fallen world, war, the use of force, bloodshed, violence and aggression will always be with…
An article I did not want to post: This article has been sitting around for at least a week now. I have been hesitant to…
Reflections on Ukraine: I offer here some further random thoughts on the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. They supplement my views from earlier pieces on this…
Thoughts on how to respond to great evil and great carnage: I take it that the four items listed in my title would have resulted…
Some thoughts on Scripture, warfare and international relations: There have been some quite odd changes of thinking of late, and the main reason for this,…
More vital thoughts on the war in Ukraine: Two days ago I sought to lay out the case for how I view the situation in…
We are in desperate need of some mental and moral clarity on the Ukraine conflict: One quite good thing that has developed over the past…
Further reflections on war in Ukraine: The situation in Ukraine continues. My first article very briefly looked at some of the political, historical and military…
We need biblical encouragement during these difficult days: During these deeply troubling times that we are living through, with not just Covid and all that…
What are we to make of the situation in Ukraine? The incursion by Russia into the Ukraine is still underway, and it remains to be…
This champion was born 100 years ago: Exactly 100 years ago today a most remarkable German woman was born. But she did not live very…
Yes Anzac Day most certainly is worth commemorating: As we today commemorate Anzac Day and what occurred 106 years ago – in particular the Gallipoli…
What does history tell us about mass hysteria and deception? Yes it happens: the masses can be easily deceived and carried away with evil. Closely…
How far can we go in opposing evil governments? One might think with all the corona crisis we are now engulfed in that I am…