A Christian Question on War?

[Derek]

Before i even get to my question, please dont bash my beliefs in your answer, you saw the title of the question, dont come here just to put me down.

second, im not a sexist. womens rights are just as important as mens and i do love women.

okay, now for the question.

i was reading a different question about women being put onto the front lines in wars and i wasnt sure whether to be for or against it. at first i was against it, because of the biological and technical side. this includes hormones (The necessities of war require soldiers in peak physical condition who are highly aggressive, competitive, and trained to physically overpower the enemy. This is relatively easy to achieve with men, whose natural testosterone levels are over ten times that of women. Female soldiers cannot help but be handicapped by a natural lack of this chemical.) and other natural rasons that women could be handicapped compared to men.

on the flip side of this is what is in God's plan. in the bible there is a lot about equality and how that is whats right.

however, it seems that men are by made by God for war and survival, and women are not.

so my question in the end is, what is the right answer? what is the most christian standpoint on this in your opinion.

sorry if any of this doesnt make sense, i was having a really tough time trying to word this right

 

[Elitist Snob]

As a Christian, I've opted out of seeing this as a Christian/non-Christian issue. I personally, don't think that most women are fit for war, but I think that if they ARE fit, they should be able to serve if they wish.

I just don't think that physical and psychological requirements for fitness should have been changed, as they were, to make it easier for women to become war time soldiers. I don't think that sort of tactic benefits the soldiers or the country.

 

[Jordy]

well the correct answer is that women should be able to be on front lines IF they can prove that this is the path they should be on. gods plan cant be altered by a mere rule of the army if it is part of gods plan he will make it happen. so i say if they prove they can be just as efficient as guys on the front line put them there. i mean if they pms let them take it out on the enemy instead of everyone else lol it might be a helpful tool