ALEX WINSTON: The biblical tradition does not glorify war, but neither does it pretend that peace is preserved by refusing to confront evil. The Hebrew Bible is brimming with example after example of the Jews going to war with direct communication with God. Joshua went into battle under divine instruction. Gideon sought reassurance from God before going out to fight. David, before facing the Philistines, asked plainly: "Shall I go up?" and was told: "Go."
Although I believe much blood has all ready been shed to justify a War with Iran (delaying Him dwelling among us), I disagree with Pope Leo, when he should preach Jesus on a White Horse, instead of a Donkey, which is Old News.
