Do I hear applause?! Nice speech and in my opinion right on. Billy Graham or his son, spoke on this subject right after 9/11. I'm sure everyone heard it. It was on national TV. He said the same thing theres a time to kill. A time for peace and a time for war. At age 17 he can still change his mind. If his friend was beat up while he stood there and watched he would feel real bad I'm sure and hopefully lend a helping hand if there was a next time. Yes we have to respect his opinion. Thats why this country is free-like Janet said. I'll bet hes just saying it to get a reaction -like a typical teenager. Bob Simons
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jer. 29:11 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 10:37 PM Subject: Re: [RR] *Respect vs Agreement- > Well, now I am about to step in it and get flamed, but here it is. My > husband served in the USMC during the years in Viet Nam while it was hot, but > not publicized yet. He went to Japan in Aug.. '62 (16 wks after our > wedding), and came home Oct. '63. He was deployed to 'Nam, and his ship was > turned back because of riots in Tokyo and his outfit was taken in to stop > them. He was a radar operator, but a soldier first. That is the way in the > Marines. He was willing. He was scared and didn't want to take another > life, but was aware that it is the cost of freedom. The Bible says that > David was a man after God's own heart, and David slew his ten thousands. It > is an honorable thing to be a defender of the people. But, during those > days, CO's filled in in the offices, and other places to loose men to fight. > There are ways to serve, and my question would be, "Why the objection?" If > he is a Quaker or Mennenite, then he has religious reasons, otherwise, it is > a personal decision to not fight and cannot be hidden under religious > preference. Being a gentle souled Christian is not enough. We are all > hopefully that, but I am proud of my husband, and the others who went and did > face daily death and deprivation. I tear up when the Flag goes by and I love > our national anthem. But I am not walking in his shoes, I don't know his > heart, and I certainly did not earn the right to judge him because I did not > die on the cross. If he earned his Eagle Scout, give it to him, what he does > with his adult life is his business, but there are many ways to serve and if > he chooses one, he is a man. Janet > _______ > This mailing list is dedicated to the glory of God. > Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. > > Offering bucket: http://eBible.org/mpj/partner.htm > > To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm > http://rangernet.org Autoresponder: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > _______ This mailing list is dedicated to the glory of God. Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. Offering bucket: http://eBible.org/mpj/partner.htm To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm http://rangernet.org Autoresponder: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
