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The Just War Tradition

Life and Books and Everything

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Jesus’ interaction with Roman Soldier

The snip discusses how the Bible portrays Roman soldiers positively, highlighting a Roman centurion as a hero. It emphasizes that repentance for soldiers involved in not extorting, cheating, or defrauding, but did not require them to leave their military positions. It acknowledges that even within systems with moral challenges, individuals can serve honorably, but still need to consider their actions thoughtfully. The speaker cautions against drawing moral equivalencies between nations, pointing out that all nations have committed atrocities and sins.

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