Current Issues: Is Survivalism Christian?

<p>For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ <a href="https://www.douglasjacoby.com/qa-1478-survivalism-christian/"><strong>website</strong></a>.</p><p><i>What about survivalism? Are these people on the right track biblically? Can Christians be "survivalists”?</i></p><p>Survivalism as a popular movement is well worth understanding, especially as some Christians are attracted to it. This attraction is increasingly common in society at large; think of the many TV programs, like <i>Survivor, </i>or movies, like <i>The Book of Eli,</i> or video games, like <i>Fallout.</i></p><p>Survivalists believe that the responsible thing to do before the inevitable breakdown of society is to become self-sufficient. One will need adequate supplies of food and water to last for months (if not years) of anarchy and chaos. People need to provide for their families. Those who fail to take measures should not count on hand-outs. <i>"The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty" </i>(Prov 22:3).</p><p>Further, one would be foolish to trust that normal human civility will suffice to maintain possession of one's cache. It may be necessary to defend it with force. Further, the time to load up on ammunition is now—<i>before</i> gun stores close.</p><p>It would be foolish to stay in or near a city. Better to plan on surviving in a rural and (preferably) isolated area. A sturdy shelter will be needed (underground is best -- maybe a <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/luxury-doomsday-condos-2014-11">luxury doomsday condo</a>, if finances allow), and a generator may also prove helpful if and when public utilities are completely disrupted.</p><p><i>Assumptions</i><br />What are the fundamental components and assumptions of survivalism?</p><ul><li>Things are going to get bad. (Even if they don't, it's wise to be prepared.)</li><li>God wants us to stay alive. Injury and death must be avoided (at all costs).</li><li>We should stockpile water and food so that we have enough to survive until su