Does the God of Peace also make war? Yes He does. It is one of the names often used of Him. He is the LORD of Hosts (as in, armies). The world is not a paradise. Evil is real and has to be fought. Christians have to fight in this war that is not against flesh & blood.
Evil is not just a word for things we decide we don't like. Evil is real. It is undeniable. It is personal and powerful. Its existence points us to what…