Friends,
We truly LIVE in violent times!
Kosovo erupted when it declared its "independence" (thereby turning itself into little more than an ancient Greek city-state!).
Iraq is a 'time-bomb' waiting to happen. John McCain, I hope the future President of the U.S.A., is correct in noting the presence of elements of Al Qaida. McCain, a military vet, the son of a military father (and grandfather!), unlike Obama, sees the need to actually FIGHT, if necessary, for the very survival of Western culture . . .
Iran is always a nemesis.
North Korea has ambitions on destroying us (my father actually FOUGHT N. Korea, granted as a Coast Guard service member . . . way back in the 1950's). BUT, the enemies of democracy are still alive and practicing their art of warfare against the West and against their own people, the South Koreans. I even have a close friend deployed there, so this strikes close to home.
Even "closer" to home, I was nearly run over this morning by a redneck driving an old beat up car, just a few yards from my home. I politely pointed to the stop sign, and then he went absolutely bananas, started jumping out of the car and said, "I am going to cut you b- - - h." (I backed up, looked over at a neighbor and then began to call the police on him . . .).
WHAT is happening in our world?
The 20th century was the 'bloodiest century' on record with evil nazis invading Poland and France, Vietnam turning into a blood-letting, genocide in Rwanda and Serbia, you name it!
BUT, now the RIGHTEOUS are back in authority!
West Germany fused with the old communist East Germany to become a new, enlightened Republic!
Iran is somewhat quelled.
North Korea (we hope!) is contained!
Even Prince Harry, son of Prince Charles and heir to the throne of England, is diligently 'mucking it up with the lads' in service to Christendom as he valiantly fights off Al Qaida as a young Lieutenant serving in the British Army in Afghanistan!
We are SAFE due to the self-sacrificial stance of our allies such as Great Britain, Poland, Latin America, South Korea and (of course!) the bravery of our own men and women serving in uniform (whether the local police force OR our military . . .).
So, this 2008, although I am a Democrat (Jimmy Carter fan from WAY back!), my vote will likely go to McCain!
WESTERN CIVILIZATION may depend on who we Americans elect in this next election!
Blessings and Love in Christ,
Rob J. King, Just-War Scholar
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Saving Western civilization? Needs saving from itself, as you mentioned WW1, Germany, Kosovo, Colombine, Korea, Russian revolution, Apartheid, colonial violence etc. etc the violence that Western "civilization" perpetuated doesn't seem very civilized. Perhaps if we took Jesus Christ seriously died to self and lived for him we may call ourselves South Africa
Oops typed half a sentence, meant call our selves civilised, South Africa crept in there from a previous sentence I deleted.
NICK: You are SUCH the Anglican gentry . . . (In a GOOD way! Always looking to 'atone' for the past abuses, although many, of our culture . . .)
THANK YOU for your humble spirit that allows you to call into question our own Western categories.
Blessings & love in Jesus Christ, Rob
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