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1 | We shouldn't be in the military? | Eccl 3:8 | justme | 139667 | ||
He-Man: I am a 100 percent diabled vet. I have read the notes sent back and forth, and felt it was my time to speak up. I am of the opinion if older men had to fight on the front lines war might not be so appealing, and would end much sooner. I consider war evil. Killing a and damaging children, women, and men may seem exciting in the movies, and war stories are exciting only in the make believe pretend land of some writers imagination. There is a debt we owe to our country, and I for one believe every male needs to give his country some of his time to repay the price we have for freedom. For those who feel actual fighting or involvement in combat is wrong, there is and has been optional service areas, but yet serving their country. Medics, store keepers, food handlers, are just but a few positions that one can serve if they object to combat. There is little excuse to not serve one's country in my way of thinking. However, I do see on PBS many young boys that have given their lives in Iraq. My heart gasps for the families of these service men and women killed or wounded. I can only imagine the pain of losing a child, or a father or mother in war. To me this is a tragic cost of war. Romans 14:22 is a verse I keep in mind, that I need to be careful in what I approve, as what I approve of can turn around and ruin my testimony. The war in Iraq is not a simple solution to age old battles of godless religions. I am concerned that the motives for going to war with Iraq are reasonable questionable. There is reason to question the money making ethic of some political leaders who had or have an interest in companies doing business with the Military in Iraq. These are situations that a thinking Christian must be prepared to consider if defending the war in Iraq. For me it was enough to say over 100,000 mainly children were being killed for the lack of food that was caused by greedy people keeping the money from Food for Oil. This is reason enough to go in and remove the evil government of Iraq. There was no need to lie to the US about W.M.D.s. I respect those who bring to light lies that have been told, but I believe we are to be there to help the poor and mistreared of Iraq. Any thoughts? justme |
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2 | We shouldn't be in the military? | Eccl 3:8 | He-man | 139676 | ||
God Bless you for your thoughts and comments. May He endure your pain and suffering as I do. I served my country in the U.S.M.C. and now I serve Christ. It is not too late for you to do the same. Where did Abraham come from? Iraq. Where is the Garden of Eden? Iraq. Where is Babylon? Iraq. We are treading on Holy Ground as he intended to re- establish His Kingdom here on earth and using whatever means possible to accomplish His Goal." Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, here in earth as it is in heaven. Why do you think they crucified Christ? Because they thought He was going to establish His Kingdom right then and there and they weren't about to put up with it.Look for the promise made to Abraham..Matthew 22:32 32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769. May God be with you. A brother in Christ He-man U.S.M.C. |
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3 | We shouldn't be in the military? | Eccl 3:8 | justme | 139787 | ||
He-Man: I find your interesting. Perhaps I said something that caused you to get the idea I have not or am not serving Christ. With the grace of God I was able to get a B.A., a M.Div. and a M.A.R.S. degrees. I served as postor to four churches, and outreach and evangelism in one other. My wife and I have help start a church, and closed one too. Retired from any paid ministry due to major health problems does not stop us from serving our childrens families, and our local church. As a note the KJV has has many revisions,and the 1769 might be the year Cambridge started the printing of a certian style of Bible, but you need not type in the 1796 as that years revision, if there was one that year of 1769, would not be what you are quoting from. Have you ever tried the NASB? The New KJVis much more inline with todays English usage. Thanks for your note. Where are you in ministry now? I am pleased you are serving Christ. Blessings. justme. |
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