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Actually, I am quite religious and very involved in my church. I have studied for over 16 years the varioius major faiths worldwide, including Judiams, all Christian faiths, Buddhism and Islam. I have earn a minor degree in Christianity and the Cathecism of the Chritian Faiths, and have spoken with Church leaders (to the Bishop level) on this subject and my thoughts. The clergy I have spoken to agree with my stance.
In fact, EVERY organized religion in the world -- in their sacred scriptures -- has advocated cases of violence as a way to eradicate the enemies of God. I would suggest you read the Koran, Bible and Torah for starters -- depending on your faith.
Of what religion are you? I can assure you that whatever religion you are part of has advocated violence at times. In fact, most inhabitants of the Northeast US are of Christian or Jewish faith. There are MANY instances in the Bible (for example) whereby Jesus purposefully inflicted harm against people, and did not forgive them for their sins. The common MYTH in religion is that Jesus wants you to be a passive, liberal who forgives everything and everyone. That is not what Jesus wanted -- it is in the Bible, and if you are a Christian you surely beleive the Bible is the word of God. Correct?
So, I do not see anything wrong with my position. I may have exaggerated it a bit to make a point, but the bottom line is that the US is acting in a clear, moralistic and justifiable (in the eyes of God) way by entering into this war with Iraq. In fact, not entering into this conflict to stop someone from continuing this brutality would have been anti-relgious on our part.
Are you schooled in any particular religion? If so, I would be happy to have a debate (off line) on this subject if you feel it warrants.
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