Chris, you wrote: <<I think that if people are unwilling to defend the country they live in then that country has no obligation to treat them as rightful respectable citizens>>
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; but the end thereof are the ways of death Prov 14:12
"A careful review of all the information available goes to show that, until the time of Marcus Aurelius, [Roman emperor from 161-180AD] no Christian became a soldier; and no soldier, after becoming a Christian remained in military service."
THE RISE OF CHRISTIANITY PG 333 E W BARNES, London 1947
On the other hand, Chris, Hitler, Stalin and Hussain agree with you.
Said Jesus: By this all will know that you are my disciples, that you have love among yourselves Can't do it with an M16!
Narrow is the gate and straightened the way that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it.
Put your sword into its sheath, for all those that take the sword shall perish by the sword
The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but powerful by God: [Shield of Faith, Sword of the Spirit, Helmet of Salvation, Feet shod with the equipment of the good news of peace, Breastplate of Righteousness.]
Do you think these divine injunctions meaningless, Chris?
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