Why does God apparently tell Joshua to wipe out whole cities, tribes or nations? Is this yet another example of dogmatic religious conviction breeding violence?Did these texts help inspire or justify the Crusades? What impact do they have on Christian morality and just war theories today?How does divine warfare fit with Christ's call to "e;turn the other cheek"e;?Why does Paul employ warfare imagery in his letters?Do these texts warrant questioning the overall trustworthiness of the Bible?mismis