I went to my first peace rally last week. Wow! It was so fun. Although, it was probably more fun because of the friends that were there. I will definitely be doing this again in the future! I've never thought of myself as a political person, but recently I've really been getting interested in some political issues. Here's a few pics from the rally.
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Amber,
I want to start out by saying on behalf of my husband and your brother-in-law, you are welcome. It is because of brave people like them that you are able to go out there and make a fool of yourself protesting.
You can say that you were there to protest the president, but then why would you would post a photo of a sign from the rally that pretty much implies that the soliders are murderers? Doesn't seem to be very anti-Bush if that was your point.
These men and women risk their lives so that you can wake up each day with all the freedoms, luxury and safety that you have. I thank God and pray for these brave people everyday.
Tonight as you go to sleep safe and sound and warm in your bed next to your husband give God some extra thanks. Because there are thousands of families out there that don't get that same luxury. And they do it so that people like you, regardless of your lack of support, can.
Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum,
Jessica
First of all, I DO appreciate the soldiers for fighting. I've got countless family members who have fought in wars, battles, and situations that people shouldn't even (and don't even) know about. I grew up the most patriotic person in all of America. That was how I was taught, because of our soldiers sacrifices.
But I don't agree with THIS war. And you're right, it's because of the freedoms I have that I have a right to say so. I shouldn't have to keep quiet about all the lives that have been lost, both American and not. There are more than just soldiers lives that have been lost. Just because I don't agree with our leaders or their actions, doesn't mean that I'm unpatriotic or ungrateful. It just means that I don't agree with them. And I'm ready for all the killing to stop. Regardless of who is actually doing it. And as far as people not getting the luxury of sleeping warm in bed next to their spouse, or with their children there, it's not just Americans that that applies to.
Don't you think we've had enough war?
There is definitely no disrespect in our minds for our soldiers. They are doing what they are told to do. That said, we come from a belief system founded on love and peace. Our Savior had every chance to be a political/military leader, but chose the path of a servant. I think for us to truly flesh out Christ in our lives, we feel that distinction is necessary. We know a lot about the culture from which the terrorists of the world are coming from. It is a culture of war and hatred. According to history, until the belief structure behind that culture is changed, the behavior won't, new government or not. We just feel our country's sacrifices should take a different shape and help a different area, such as Darfur, where we might actually make a drastic difference in the situation over there.
First of all, Christ may have been a servant, but the children of Israel were sent to destroy countless enemies who were against God....
Also, I don't understand the belief that shutting down rape and torture rooms and freeing an entire country of a vicious dictator isn't making a drastic difference. Isn't that the kind of thing that Christ would encourage? Helping the weaker person is a sign of servanthood...
The children of Israel were sent BY GOD to fight in behalf of him. I don't think you can say the same of this particular war. And I do agree that something needs to be done about all the torture and violence. But I don't see how combating that with more evil and violence promotes peace.
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