Posted on 10/25/2001 11:02:12 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
A group of Afghan children collect packets of food aid after an U.S. aircraft completed a night time air drop over a refugee camp in Kumkishlyak in Northern Afghanistan, October 25, 2001. Afghanistan's ruling Taliban on Thursday dismissed as U.S. propaganda a Pentagon statement that they intended to poison food dropped by U.S. aircraft or provided by humanitarian groups to Afghan civilians. The Pentagon said on Wendesday that it had received information the Taliban may poison the food supplies to Afghan civilians and blame the United States. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko
An Afghan girl eats a box of bean salad after U.S. aircraft dropped food aid in a refugee camp in Kumkishlyak in northern Afghanistan, October 25, 2001. Two Afghan girls eat packets of strawberry jam after receiving food aid from U.S. air drops in a refugee camp in Kumkishlyak in Northern Afghanistan, October 25,2001.
While I don't disagree, the same thing could be said of the Europeans, if not now, then certainly in 1900, or even 1930. To some extent tribalism is a human trait. If we don't have ethnic differences, we make 'em up, think Japan and Korea. Or the Hatfields and the McCoys for that matter, albeit on a smaller scale. Or New Yorkers and Texans, the list is endless.
Time for a little Theology 101? Ever hear of the Incarnation?
Ever think that God was "sending a message" when He took on human flesh and human nature?
Do you recall the words of Jesus Christ, "Ye have heard it said...(quotes OT)...but I say ..."
Do you understand the signifigance of the rending of the veil of the Temple on Great and Holy Friday?
Do you?
So you think that He took on human form because He was wrong in Eden,and in Sodom,and when He drown the Egyptian soldiers,and when he killed the enemies of the Jews? He was acting poorly ,so He decided to completely elimate the part of Him that is justice?
So realizing His Character was flawed he decided to change it? Do you think He ceased to be a God of justice?
That rent curtain gave us the right to approach the throne of God directly,no Saints,no priests,no icons.No more seperation beteen God and man..no more altar rail...is that what you mean?
Exactly--it's completely off topic. This thread is about feeding Afghans (not just the children) who aren't involved in the conflict. But instead of sticking to the subject, we're now talking about adoption, arguing about the Bible, talking about raping one's daughters, etc. The subject is food aid to Afghans. Let's stick to the subject at hand.
I never said that..I just will not throw flowers at your feet..you wanted a family and you built the family you wanted..no sainthood.
Nope.
To show us a better way than drowning Egyptians.
A harder way, but a better way. God said that.
OH NO you tell me how if it is "for the children" why American Black and handicapped babies will not do..they have to be "adorable" Asian or white foreign children..that is prejustice
I dont disagre with the practice..but I also dont hand out Halos for it People want a family they adopt the kind of family they want.****
prejustice, disagre, dont, Halos, the "people want a family" line."
We've smoked RAJ out, folks! Et tu, FReepers
But don't give me the adopt here vs there stuff. Because our grand attorneys have a great monetary benefit for making it so difficult to adopt here. That are wonderful racists don't want a white person adopting a black child...because they would be reared in the wrong culture.
I for one am glad that their are those who are willing to be foster parents or adoptive parents to any child. No matter if that child was born here or not.
And hatefilled...hmmm I always think it's loving to tell someone that maybe they should join the rapist in attacking their daughter. Yeah Right...not hatefilled spew.
Forgive me, but who is this RAJ who we have smoked out?
I am old enough to remember the children killing our kids..I also see the children of Palestine hurling rocks and carring guns
It is a different culture..male adulthood is somewhere around 15 or so..I am fearful for our men and our boys,just because I remember Nam
Now you need to cite chapter and verse to show how Christians are directed to classify personal and national enemies.
S'il vous plais.
No way. The God of Moses led the Jews to their promised land, Israel. The god of the Muslims demands the Jews be driven out of Israel and preferably slaughted. Not the same God, but the opposite of the God of Moses.
If you adopt a minority or handicapped child adoption fees are paid by the State,and they will cover all medical expenses..money isnt the issue..we have friend that have built their family with 3 racially mixed kids..and it is a beautiful family.You adopted the family you wanted..
All the NT parables and teachings are about individual wrongs
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