Some critics are claiming that Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear sites and military assets violates historic Christian just war principles. But is that accusation fair, or is it just naïve wishful thinking from people who overlook Iran’s long, bloody record of threats and terror? Let’s tackle this honestly and biblically, sprinkled with some good…
Operation Rising Lion: Just War or Dangerous Gamble?
Yesterday, Israel launched a large-scale military operation known as Operation Rising Lion, targeting several key nuclear and military facilities deep within Iranian territory. These included uranium-enrichment centers at Natanz, ballistic missile stockpiles, and secret research reactors suspected of developing nuclear weapons capabilities. The Israeli Air Force deployed advanced F-35I Adir stealth jets and long-range drones…
Israel’s Right to Defend Itself, Hezbollah’s Evil Tactics, and the Moral Clarity the World Lacks
Once again, the world is watching another dangerous escalation in the Middle East. On Friday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) struck southern Beirut—a rare move, and the first time they’ve targeted Lebanon’s capital since November. The strike came after two projectiles were fired into northern Israel from Lebanese territory. The IDF says the target was…
Truth and Tragedy in Gaza
It’s hard to watch the news coming out of Gaza without feeling a deep sense of sorrow. Israeli forces have resumed ground operations in the Gaza Strip, and the airstrikes have taken a heavy toll on Palestinian lives. War is ugly, brutal, and heart-wrenching, and no one should take lightly the loss of innocent life.…
Penny’s Trial Highlights the Struggle Between Compassion, Responsibility, and Fear
The acquittal of Daniel Penny, the former Marine who restrained Jordan Neely on a New York subway, is a story that touches on issues of safety, mental illness, racial dynamics, and the role of ordinary citizens in public spaces. This case is as much about societal failure as it is about individual actions. The Good…
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