Christianity and the State: Can a Christian Join Military or Police?

The Bible contains the commandment: "You shall not kill!" Yet there are more and more wars. Christians, too, face the decision: "Can I become a soldier or a police officer? Doesn't that contradict the prohibition against killing? And if I am treated unjustly, can I call on the police and secular courts for help? What, in fact, is the relationship between Christians and the state, between the Christian church and the government?" >Dr. Lothar Gassmann is the author of more than 200 books on topics related to the Bible, politics, and current world events. He has written 32 Bible commentaries on the Old and New Testaments. Table of Contents Introduction Fundamentals on the Relationship Between Christians and the Government Interpretation of Romans 13:1-7 Can a Christian Become a Police Officer? Can a Christian become a soldier? Is a Christian allowed to go to the police-in the sense of reporting other people and taking legal action against them? Interpretation of 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 What does Menno Simons say about Christians and military service? What does Martin Luther say about Christians and military service? A Comparison of the Positions of Menno Simons and Martin Luther The current debate among churches regarding arms shipments