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Should Middle East Christians Take Up Arms Against ISIS?

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 Iraqi Christian militia fighters who have been battling the Islamic State terror group, have said that although Jesus called on people to turn the other cheek, he also suggested buying a sword when the time calls for it.

The Babylon Brigade, as the Christian fighters are called, have been fighting IS (also known as ISIS or ISIL) throughout the past year, as the terror group continues its push to establish a global Caliphate, but so far its stronghold are in Iraq and Syria.

IS has specifically targeted Christians, along with other religious minorities, carrying out routine executions, including mass beheadings, and forcing followers of Christ to choose between their faith and their lives.

Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/would-jesus-condone-fighting-isis-iraqi-christian-fighters-offer-biblical-justification-161475/#pKUS0m2LOLIc3q82.99

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