Across the centuries, how have Christians who follow the Prince of Peace responded to the recurring reality of war? And what guidance do they offer for believers today in the midst of global conflict?
In "When God Says War Is Right, "Dr. Darrell Cole offers thorough and highly readable answers. His expert examination focuses on these topics:
.Relating the character of God with the use of force
.Determining when and how Christians ought to fight
.Understanding why Christian virtues are vital when using force
.Using nuclear weapons for deterrence
.Learning lessons from World...

The War on Terror has raised many new, thorny issues of how we can determine acceptable action in defense of our liberties. Western leaders have increasingly used spies to execute missions unsuitable to the military. These operations, which often result in the contravening of international law and previously held norms of acceptable moral behavior, raise critical ethical questions - is spying limited by moral considerations? If so, what are they and how are they determined? Cole argues that spying is an act of force that may be a justifiable means to secure order and justice among political...