Christian Classics discussion

Am reading a short book Ride Proud, Rebel

A fun read about a young boy becoming a man while working as a scout for the Confederate Army. The question I have is that there is no religious values at all in the book. Can a man fight in war and not have any religious or anti-religious views at all. I cannot accept that there is that much moral neutrality in war and especially in the South.

Started reading a commentary on Judges by James Jordan Judges: A Practical and Theological Commentary. I really like his "literary outline" and his moral/ethics interpretation but the symbolism and numerology is a bit over the top. Though written over two decades ago it is still very relevant and does pick out the modern anti-thesis between the People of God and the pagan idolater. I do recommend to those who are looking for a unique and contemporary interpretation.

Just finished

Fascinating book. Language is very military rough but his devotion and struggle as a "Christian" in battle is phenomenal. It was hard not to picture him as one of the great warriors of Joshua or of David battling real evil men. A good read for those who want a understanding behind the scenes. It was shame he was recently murdered.

Ethical question: Can we evaluate the moral actions of a warrior on the battlefield differently than the street level Believer? It does seem to be a very different atmosphere and environment.

Just finished . It is a old fashioned monster thriller. Pretty good book and with a very exciting ending. He is a wonderfully old style writer who could turn a phrase.
In light of the Christian message, it is an old view of the Creation Mandate, where creation is cursed and turned against man. Monsters and evil beings rise from the deep and threaten to kill man. He must subdue nature and bend it to the good will and use of man. Now, with global warming man is the cause of the problems and also the Master Caretaker of Nature. Man no longer subdues nature but is to remove himself from it in order to return it to its glory.

Enjoying . I was struck by the dedication to honor of Capt Sharpe. He took on a very difficult task and one that had some moral question but he obeys his superiors to the end and cannot be deterred from his orders and dedication to the English Army.

There is a different ethic in war.

Johnnie

Just started Men In Black: How the Supreme Court is Destroying America. The opening preface was a good hook.

Halfway through Orthodoxy
Best case for Christianity I have ever read. Anyone wanting a more in depth look who is familiar with Mere Christianity should read this. This book is where C.S. Lewis got his inspiration.