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War Crimes
Grounded Viewpoint
Recent events raise profound questions about justice, mercy, and the sanctity of life—core biblical themes. Scripture teaches that every person bears God's image (Genesis 1:27) and calls for justice tempered with compassion, warning against vengeance and the shedding of innocent blood (Deuteronomy 27:25, Micah 6:8). Decisions made in the fog of conflict must still be weighed against Christ's command to love our enemies (Matthew 5:44) and to uphold righteousness even under pressure.
