#143 Peace in the Middle East & the Battle for Life

Joel Settecase breaks down two major stories through a biblical worldview:
1️⃣ Trump ends the Israel–Hamas war and frees the hostages.
2️⃣ Phil Vischer (VeggieTales) dodges the question: Is abortion ever justified?
From geopolitics to morality, Scripture speaks clearly to peace, justice, and the value of every human life.

TOPIC 1: TRUMP ENDS THE ISRAEL–HAMAS WAR
Sources:

• World News Group: https://wng.org/roundups/free-at-last-1760391913

• The Daily Wire: https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-freed-the-hostages-and-secured-a-ceasefire-heres-whats-next-for-gaza

Bible: Romans 12:15; Matthew 5:9; John 16:33; Ephesians 2:14–16; Galatians 3:28–29; Colossians 3:11
Takeaway: We celebrate peace, but true peace only comes through Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.

TOPIC 2: IS ABORTION EVER JUSTIFIED?
Sources:

• Phil Vischer Twitter thread (Oct. 11–14, 2025)

• Church Fathers on Abortion: https://www.churchfathers.org/abortion

• Allie Beth Stuckey debate: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1977415916519665677

Bible: Exodus 21:22–25; Psalm 139:13–14; Psalm 51:5
Takeaway: Life begins at conception. Abortion is intentional killing—murder in God’s eyes.

Final Thought: Whether peace in the Middle East or life in the womb, every issue finds clarity in Scripture. Understand the Word. Believe it. Live it.
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