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February 26, 2021

The Christian War Journal

The Christian War Journal

Essays on history, theology, philosophy, and politics for Christians living in a Post-Christian world.

Since the exoneration of Kyle Rittenhouse, the beatification of the teen has taken place in the hallowed halls of the Church of American Conservatism. Saint Kyle has now been enshrined in memetic iconography across the internet as adult men everywhere raise their rifles in the air and screech "Shall Not Be Infringed!" from behind the safety of a keyboard.  Many Christians want to "return to tradition" in some kind of old fashioned "Little House on the Prairie" set up where Pa takes care of the farm and Ma raises their eleven children and hopes nine of them make it to adulthood without dying of dysentery. “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” Matthew 10:16 Coming to terms with war and one's place and responsibility in it is never easy. The wars of our generation are particularly difficult, with countless lives wasted over twenty futile years culminating in disastrous defeat this past summer. Started a thing on Twitter. Follow me there if you’re so inclined. After you go to church of course. I’ve been expanding my understanding of the Christian faith lately through the study of Eastern Orthodoxy. One of the most enlightening things I’ve learned is in how Orthodox Christians see sin and salvation.