Another American Hero
A retired Army colonel, veteran of combat in three wars and survivor of the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing.
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So as not to be off-topic in your current posts I reposted here. I take it that you're:
1. a practicing Christian
2. Pro Israel
3. Pro America (a nationalist)
4. by 2 and 3, neoconservative
I don't believe that Christians act primarily for the benefit of the state nor Israel (hence the "I disagree with the nationalism and "Politely knocking on Taquiyya's door" bit). Instead I am convinced that we act out of God's interests, derived from a heart of worship to God, which in turn may or may not be in the mutual benefit of the state.
I also believe Christians don't have the moral obligation to protect the state of Israel. Nowhere in the Bible does Jesus give this commandment.
Regarding my allergy to nationalism, I believe this was one of the root causes for the spiritual wandering of the Israelites found in the OT.
These are some of my reasons.
Comment by albert— 2006/09/18 @ 04:26 PM — (Reply)
Do you mean to use neoconservative as a derogatory? A lot of people who use the term refer to the notion that Jews are running our government? It's sometimes used as an anti semitic term?
Frankly Albert I think I can support my country, support Israel and be a Christian.
The Old Testament does say in Genesis that those who bless Israel will be blessed. Besides the obvious reasons of supporting one of the only democracies in the Middle East, I take God's promise seriously.
Paul also wrote in Romans that we owe Judaism a debt.
Because I love my country and love God do not infer that my country would come before Him. A big mistake. That being said and having traveled all over the world this is a country that God has blessed. Having been all over the world I have not experienced a country that is as great as this one. Do we have our problems? Yes. Has secularism replaced God in places like our universities etc. Yes. I don't like any of it. Am I fighting against a culture that has abandoned those values. Yes...see my post on my anniversary for an example.
My kids know that my relationship with God is first, my relationship with my wife and kids second...my vocation/ministry third.
Howard Hendrix has said that if your Christianity doesn't work at home it doesn't work. This is the frontlines of the counterculture for me.
If you mean to insult me by labeling me and trying to put me in some kind of pile that's convenient for you..I don't really care.
Comment by elmers brother— 2006/09/18 @ 05:08 PM — (Reply)
Comment by albert— 2006/09/18 @ 05:50 PM — (Reply)
you are welcome here Albert..
Comment by elmers brother— 2006/09/18 @ 05:09 PM — (Reply)