War
Remembering Heroes: Memorial Day 2012
“War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things: the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks nothing worth a war, is worse…” — John … more
Ken's Top 50 WWII Films, Part 2
In honor of the anniversary of D-Day (June 6), I’m presenting my favorite World War II feature films and made-for-TV movies. See part 1 for the first 25 films.
My favorite movies about World … more
Ken's Top 50 World War II Films, Part 1
June 6 marked the 67th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Normandy, France that resulted in a decisive victory for Allied forces during World War II. In honor of that war, in which my own father … more
War, What Is It Good For? Sometimes It's Absolutely Necessary!
War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things: the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks nothing worth a war, is worse. . . . A man who has nothing which … more
HBO's "The Pacific" and Just War Theory
Straight Thinking #78: HBO's "The Pacific" and Just War Theory more
More Deaths in the Name of God or No Gods?
Great evil has been done in the name of Christ. This charge, a frequent objection to historic Christianity raised especially by the new atheist authors,1 typifies discussions of such historical events … more
History's Greatest Catastrophe: World War II 70 Years Later
Straight Thinking #30: History's Greatest Catastrophe: World War II 70 Years Later more
What is Just War Theory?
Through the centuries Christian thinkers have taken different positions on the controversial subject of war. Three broad theories concerning the morality of war for the Christian can be identified: … more