Hitchhikers guide to God

Could non-violence be the solution to modern war? My father served in the British Army, my grandfather was a general in the British Army my great great great grandfather was Admiral Rodney. For our family fighting for our country was considered honourable and necessary – and certainly not unbiblical. For many years I read the New Testament selectively. Most of us do. Most of it is immediately understandable and directly applicable to our lives. However, Passages like Matthew 5:38-40 – surely did not apply to us!   “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well”. (Really tough teaching!) Equally ‘Those who live by the sword will die by the sword.’ Matt 26:52 As we know Jerusalem suffered terribly by ignoring these teachings and Our Lord Prophesy. The Jews took