I, too, consider myself a Biblical literalist. That is what makes it possible for us to have this conversation - we both recognise the Bible as the ultimate authority, and generally don't think it's speaking in metaphor or allusion unless it's very clear that it's doing just that. That's what it means to me to be a Biblical literalist - I don't think it's a pretty story, I think Jonah really lived, that Job really lived, etc.
As for Christian soliders - a place of disagreement I suppose. I think any job left to non-Christians ends up being a very bad job indeed, and that the job of soldiers is an important one. Then again, I don't consider battlefield killing "murder" or sin or whatever, it's just doing a job. And death is not the enemy, nor ever has been.
Thoughts this morning: I'm working slowly through the Bonhoeffer book, as I have energy. I am disagreeing with him VERY slightly, more in attitude than in what's written... I still believe in "cheap grace". But I'll get into that another day. My sis brought me "The Love Languages of God" which was interesting and got me thinking about the differences between believers and how it all works anyway... further thoughts coming there as well.
You are in my prayers... hugs and get well soon. :)
Hearth
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