Although I’m sympathietic to the Marines here, this really is a pretty stupid thing to be doing in Fallujah or anywhere else in Iraq while we’re trying to snuff out the insurgency and Mahdi Army threats.
Thank God that Jesus will judge the Marine differently. If only all Christians can be accused of proselytizing via dishing out coins with messages of God's love. It's a big difference from flying a jetliner into skyscrapers demanding conversions.
But let's go back to what could be the last Christian actions of a Marine who could die at any moment...even from accidental “friendly” fire. What if distributing one message of love were the only kind actions that wins this Marine’s Salvation?
Virginia Ridgerunner, I know that in your heart that don't see error in the Marine or his action. If there are those demanding condemnation for Christian kindness, then judge the Marine and shoot him yourself. I find no fault in this man.
>>Although I’m sympathietic to the Marines here, this really is a pretty stupid thing to be doing in Fallujah or anywhere else in Iraq while we’re trying to snuff out the insurgency and Mahdi Army threats.<<
A. You ASSUME that civilians are telling the truth and our marines are stupid.
B. This is ANOTHER attack on our best and finest.
C. See Ann Coulter’s comments on this cult of death, posing as a religion.
Semper fi.
And, on the other hand, Admiral, no soldier loses his freedom of speech or religion just because he puts on a uniform.
God says, "Obey."
You say there's a law that says, "Don't obey." Beware making a Christian choose between God and Caesar.
Being a Christian and practicing our faith, Mr Admiral, is not JUST about going to a church service.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0805/S00425.htm
“Such fundamentalist Christian proselytizing DIRECTLY violates General Order 1A, Part 2, Section J issued by General Tommy Franks on behalf of the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) back in December of 2000 which strictly prohibits “proselytizing of any religion, faith or practice,” said Weinstein, a former Reagan administration White House counsel and former Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG).