I hate war. I know! I just did a blog on not saying hate, but I do HATE war. (See my post “The War Less Traveled” October 14 and 15, 2008). I mean who doesn’t? Right? Warmongers—I guess they don’t hate war. Afghanistan. When I was there in 2003 I felt that the US had [...]
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The War Less Travelled (Part 2)
Posted by admin in October 15th, 2008 | 11 comments
Published in Uncategorized, War
Jesus preached an upside down philosophy. He said it is better to give than receive. Then he tells his followers that if they want to lead they’ll have to serve–the first will be last. That’s just crazy stuff. He says we are to love our enemies, do good to mean folks, pray for those who [...]
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