A Task from God -- Discussion
Submitted by ePluribus Media on September 17, 2008 - 10:10
originally posted 2008-09-16 10:03:32 -- bumped, some great comments about this column over on the buzzflash entry- cho
In his opinion editorial, Former Marine Tyler E. Boudreau writes: "given the recent persistence from throughout our government that God is somehow involved in our wars, we are left to draw one of two conclusions: Either, if we are believers, God is fallible, or, if we are not believers, our elected officials are introducing irrational justifications for armed conflict."
Read his column and discuss.
No votes yet
Comments
susie dow
September 16, 2008 - 19:05
Permalink
Eloquent
I really enjoy Boudreau's writing style. He has that "thing" that I so much admire in other writers like Paul Krugman - he gets right to the point and pulls a reader along with seemingly little effort.
carol white
September 17, 2008 - 10:04
Permalink
I was thoroughly shocked about this from the article--
Surely naming army bases after Christian saints is a violation of the separation of church and state and an affront to non-Christian soldiers.
I remember reading somewhere that funamental pseudo-Christian theology is also made a part of basic training.
carol
Welshman
September 17, 2008 - 12:39
Permalink
But Carol
How can you not use such names if you are organizing a crusade?
carol white
September 17, 2008 - 13:41
Permalink
Indeed yes
Good point!
carol