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S2 Ep1077: The Early Church on Military Service and Killing: Dr. George Kalantzis

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The Difference Between Honoring and Honoring the King

Christians were seen as so non-conforming that they were a threat to the empire. One of the first accusations against Christians during the period of persecution was treason, tradition. They would not swear allegiance to Caesar as Lord. The New Testament doesn't say obey the king; it says honor the king.

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