Expert: George A. Card,sfo, M.I - 11/24/2006

Question
Hello George,

I overheard an expert on a radio program saying that Iran has already stated it wants to destroy Israel & the U.S. & it's a matter of time until Iran or some other evil nation will use a nuclear weapon against us. He discussed that the electromagnetic wave from a certain size nuclear device detonated 100 miles above the U.S. could completely knock out much or all of our communications capability.
Are there any Biblical scriptures supporting America or Israel launching a nuclear first strike against our enemies if we know they're going to attack first in a matter of time? Does the Bible indicate anywhere that we would be going against God's law by killing innocent civilians in such an attack?
I would think God would support our first strike option if we go by Old testament law. New Testament law seems a bit different. Christ comes and seems to move us to love our enemies and even "turn the other cheek".
What might be your opinion on all of this?

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Mike Eidson

Answer
Peace

dear Mike

The Moral code of the OT and NT is the same. "An eye for an eye" means don't take revenge, it means to punish according to the wrong.

There is some moral support for a first strike but its in extreme rare cases.

Some say Iran is an evil nation. They may be right. Is not our country evil as well. We allow for abortion. We are materialistic. We practically forbid "God and religion" to be spoke of in public. Perhaps God will allow such a strike to humble us.  I say why worry and instead pray for our Nation and all Nations, so all may be holy and righteous Nations before our Father in Heaven.

                     your servant in Christ
                            George