“Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Do you think they just happen? Think again.” So begins the 4th chapter of the letter of James.
We explore some answers to this provocative question by moving beyond James assertion that we start things out of our preoccupation with self. We explore basic and traditional Christian teachings regarding acting in defense.
We pray “Lead us not into temptation” that we not become the aggressor and the initiator of wars and quarrels. We continue to pray “deliver us from evil” that we not suffer when others sin against us. Who will part the red sea waters when we are under attack?
D Gene Kraus 