Original scientific paper
The brutal devastation of the Croatian lands in the light of the destruction of the earth
Stipe Jurić
; Papinsko sveučilište sv. Toma Akvinski, Rim, Italija
Abstract
In the light of biblical religion, the author endeavours to comprehend and explain the causes and significance of the brutal war in Croatia and Bosnia and Hercegovina. In the actual war happenings, tracks of »negative forces - forces of evil« can be discerned, tracks left by the prince of this world, Satan, who acts and fights through his followers who do not like justice and do not love their fellow-men. Satan has the power to do physical ill and to kill /Heb 2,14/ since he is »a killer from the beglnning«/ Jn 8,44/. In theologically clear language and by illuminating the actual situation of the Church in Croatia from within, the author appeals to watchfulness and caution on the one hand, on the other hand, in the light of biblical eschatology, he entreats the Church to perseverance, bearing in mind the immi¬nence and the verity of the advent of the Lord. For it is He, the Lord Jesus Christ, who has power over evil and over the Evil One, whose actions He permits to the benefit of his faithful. Through the eschatological advent of the Son of God in glory and power, resurrection and judgement will take place: all deeds and misdeeds will have to be accounted for. This is the ultimate victory of God over Evil.
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51903
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Publication date:
20.10.1993.
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