I hate when people don’t know their history.
Yes the battle at Ft. McHenry in Baltimore was violent. But it was not an act of conquest by the Americans. The British were trying to invade and occupy Baltimore. The Americans successfully defended the port of Baltimore. We were fighting in self-defense. Even peace loving religious people like this Goshen college group recognize the right to fight in self defense.
They are probably just liberal, dressed up and hiding behind some notion of pacifism, for which they really aren’t even adhering to Christian standards in expressing. And they don’t know the history of the Star Spangled Banner or the battle at Ft. McHenry. But if one is liberal enough, one appears to get a pass on such concepts as knowing the history of what allegedly inspired you to take the position you hold and publicize.
How much history do you know about the Mennonites? This is a Protestant denomination that goes back to the 16 century. If you know your history you would know their long commitment to non-violence. You would also know that many were persecuted and killed in the past centuries since they refused the defend themselves when attacked.
They are probably just liberal, dressed up and hiding behind some notion of pacifism, for which they really aren’t even adhering to Christian standards in expressing.
Mennonites are not liberals. They are hard-working conservative people. Their understanding of Christianity may be different from yours and mine. They take a very literal view of the passages of the New Testament that advocate non-violence. They also believe in a strict separation of church and state.
How many Mennonites will you find on welfare and food stamps? I would say zero.