You are obviously making a concerted effort to justify War with Iraq on the basis of Facts which can be commensurated with Scripture. I respect that -- at least I respect the Scripturo-Centric Ethic.
This is a Regimen which is too often forgotten in the modern American "Church". We condemn the philosophy, "If it feels good, do it" -- but if we ever FAIL to appeal to Scripture for EVERY SINGLE political position we advocate, the we are just DOING THE EXACT SAME THING.
I love America... but America could come and go before I will consent to see the Church fail to appeal to Scripture Alone to justify every single Moral Position we advocate.
If we ever lose sight of Scripture -- if we ever appeal to "feelings" or "common sense" or "realpolitik" -- then we are just another False Religion.
God Forbid. For God will not be mocked.
Judgment Falls First Upon The House Of the Lord.
If our Judgment is not always and only founded upon Scripture Alone... then our Blood be on our own Heads.... and upon our Children.
Thanks for your exhaustive post. I disagree with some portions. I also think that other portions commensurate with "the_doc"s own Post on the subject of "Just War". And I wholeheartedly agree with you on some parts. ("Salman Pak" seems pretty damning to me, as I have said).
I'll respond in full when I respond to "the_doc". Thanks for your patience.