Kyle,
Was'nt Pual addressing Believers in the Book of Romans and in Chapter 13 particularly the believers observance of giving what is due to Leaders (respect, honour, etc.). Also warning believers to be good and that they will be treated good and if they are evil then they will receive evil. I dont see how this gives a leader the right to invade another country and kill members of another country.

I brought up this issue because I think that it needs examination from a biblical perspective. But I did read the scriptural reference and I dont see where it speaks to the issue that I raised.
"The church is not to take up arms in expansion of the kingdom of God"
I agree. Some time ago it was suggested in a forceful way through the time of the great crusades that the Church had the sanctioning of God to do such a thing. Also the bible was used to help to perpetuate the advancement of the slave trade in a simialar way, and in our times I sometimes get the sense that many christians try to justify war against those from another culture in this way. Are we not living in a time when Grace is accessible to all and God may choose to call His elect from whichever race or culture He chooses. So should'nt we be more prepared to receive a new brother or sister rather than eager to see the death of someone different?
Roy.