Before Constantine converted to Christianity, pictured above, Christians could not serve in the Army because everyone knew that Christians were nonviolent.
Seeking to expand his power, Constantine approached the church leaders and offer them a deal. If the church would support him and yield to all of his earthly powers, Constantine would grant to the Church all power and authority over Heaven.
After this deal was consummated, ONLY Christians were allowed to serve in the Army.
In one fell swoop, the keystone of the Church of Jesus Christ, nonviolence, was ripped away. We have suffered ever since.
Lutherans in the 21st century should not fall for the lie that Jesus in any way, shape, or form, supported violence. In the long run, violence always fails. Nonviolence always prevails.
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