[Wallace T.]

Robertson was not talking about private citizens rebelling against the rulers of their nation, which was the thrust of Paul's remarks in Romans 13. Rather, he was stating that the United States government, through covert or overt means, should overthrow the Castro wannabe who rues Venezuela. Nothing in Scripture precludes the actions of nations engaging in defensive measures against their enemies. David respected the fact that Saul was the anointed king of Israel, refusing to kill him despite having two opportunities to do so. However, David did not hold back from attacking the enemies of Israel, including their rulers.

Christian theologians, both Catholic and Protestant, have elaborated on the justification for war. Thomas Aquinas, for instance, wrote extensively on the concept of just war. The thrust of their writings is that, while Christians should desire peace and avoid conflict, circumstances exist where war is justified.

Hugo Chavez is an enemy of the United States who is the ruler of a nation that provides one tenth of America's oil. He is an ally of every Communist and Muslim extremist tyrant on this planet. Chavez has provided financial support for terrorist groups, including Al Qaida, implicated in the murderous actions of September 11, 2001. He aids attempts by narcoterrorist groups to overthrow the government of neighboring Columbia.

Better covert action in 2005 than a ground war involving American troops in 2015.

[.cnI redruM]

Before quoting Saint Thomas Aquinas in support of Petulant Pat, I'd review the history of what happened to the Chech Jewish population AFTER they succeeded in assassinating Ostengrupenfurher Heydritch. Heydritch deserved to eat the .556 round like no one in Germany other Der Furher. However, the retribution let loose for that assassination was monumental and profoundly tragic.

[Kokojmudd]

" Better covert action in 2005 than a ground war involving American troops in 2015."


Amen.

[devolve]

The writer and many posting on this thread are ignoring this:

Jesus said to his disciples that if anyone "shall offend" (KJV) or "put a stumbling block" (NRSV) before one of Jesus' "little ones," it would be better for that person "to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone tied around his neck" (Mk 9:42)


Jesus was not speaking in jest.....





There are many revisionists here on FR - a great many of them are sleepers