The Christian Optimist

Pastor Raef Chenery tackles the real world issues and questions you face every day head on from an eschatologically optimistic perspective. Rooted in the Word of God, we’ll look at worldview, apologetics, politics, news, theology, evangelism encounters, and so much more. The aim is to allow God’s Word to inform and guide you through each and every moment.

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Just War Theory

November 10, 2023 • Raef Chenery

We are in a season of history where war covers our news cycle. But how ought Christians think about war. What is the history of the theology of war. In this episode Pastor Raef looks at Just War Theory and considers how the history of Just War Theory can help us navigate our current times.

Resources
Piers Morgan Interview https://twitter.com/ReichmanShmuel/status/1722754621557350845?s=20

Book, Ethics for a Brave New World, https://www.amazon.com/Ethics-Brave-Second-Updated-Expanded/dp/158134712X/

Book, Moral Choices An Introduction to Ethics, https://www.amazon.com/Moral-Choices-Introduction-Scott-Rae/dp/0310536421/