“All persons of good will can rejoice that the U.S. military has successfully ended Osama bin Laden’s career of terror. Sadly, since 9-11, many church voices have insisted that Christianity mandates pacifism. Hopefully there will be greater appreciation for The Church’s historic stance that God ordained the state to punish the wicked.”

President Obama announced Sunday night that Osama bin Laden, leader of the group responsible for the September 11 attacks, was killed during an operation in Pakistan.
“On nights like this one, we can say that justice has been done.’’ He emphasized Al Qaeda’s distinctions from Islam. “The United States is not and never will be at war with Islam.” Here’s a transcript of the address.

It wasn’t long before some Christians began tweeting about Rob Bell’s ideas by wondering whether Osama bin Laden is in hell. Here’s a sample of some other Christian pastors, bloggers, tweeters’ reactions on Twitter along the themes of celebration/justice:

Derek Webb: don’t celebrate death, celebrate justice

Jared Wilson “the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies.” (2 Chron. 20:27). #prooftextingiseasy #theologynotsomuch

Ed Stetzer: Now that bin Laden is gone, can we have our civil liberties back, send home the #TSA and restore the 4th Amendment?

Esther Fleece: What’s up with Christians tweeting verses like they are fortune cookies? This is not a simple discussion.

Eugene Cho: May the world be united in pursuing peace. Blessed are the peacemakers.

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