Even the Bible makes note that war sometimes is necessary. There are plenty of wars in the Bible. Killing the enemy in times of war, is not against Christianity.
Further, wanting to put away the radical Islamics who are in our country, illegally, with the intent of doing us harm (Jihad!) is not wishing for a lilly white country.
No, Mr. ReasonedVoice, you come here basically touting the same mischaracterizations that the left loves to make about conservatives, and you claim we worry you.
We should, because we are on to you, and the country is starting to see that we are right.
There is one home for bigotry and hatred in this country, and it resides on the left.
People like you used to worry me, because I was afraid that your lies would stick.
You worry me no longer.
Apparently, most of the country agrees with me, not you, since the majority of people voted for Gore, whether you consider a Florida recount or not. But I'm willing to move forward from there.
First of all, let's examine your Biblical analysis. Have you read the Bible? I have. The defining text for Christianity is the New Testament, not the Old (Jesus was very clear on this point, stating "I am the Law" and "The whole of the Law is summed up in these two commandments: Love God with all of your heart, body and soul, and treat your neighbor as you would be treated." Now in the New Testament, we are not given permission in any way, shape or form to "kill the enemy in war." War is not even mentioned in the New Testament. Instead, Jesus gives very specific instructions on how to handle a conflict (He is very clear, if you actually read Him): "If someone strikes your cheek, offer him the other as well." Obviously, there are cases where war is the logical course of action (as when hunting down Al-Qaida for example). But Christianity does not confer a blessing on this, and we are definitely not given permission by God to kill innocent civilians who had nothing to do with 9/11, which was my point in the first place.
Regarding bigotry and prejudice, which Leftist organizations are you referring to? Let's see, the Freemen and certain militias believe that only whites should have citizenship, but they vote Republican, don't they? Are you referring to the White Supremacists? No, they hate Liberal Democrats, just as you do. Oh, I know, you're talking about David Duke, former KKK member and Dem...no wait, he's a Republican too. Hmmm... I'll keep trying. You also refer to the "lies" in my piece. One thing I find interesting is that when I debate with my conservative friends, they like to use blanket statements about Liberal lies, but they rarely can identify any. Which "lies" are you objecting to? The one about the importance of the First Amendment? The one about how loyal Americans have died for the cause of equality and a free society? The one about how folks who gang up on and beat Americans who have a different skin color are anti-American cowards? Or the one about how God loves equally all people of all nations? You don't need to worry about lies, Hugh. They'll be discovered eventually.
Reasonedvoice (Brett)