The Iraq War

The Iraq war is a great evil, for a just war, rather than being an offensive, preemptive, open-ended, “shock and awe” campaign, must have a just cause, be in proportion to the gravity of the situation, have obtainable objectives, and only be undertaken as a last resort. If there was ever a war that violated every one of these principles it is the Iraq war.

But the problem is not just that waging this war is against every Christian “just war” principle that has ever been formulated. Conducting the war is contrary to the whole spirit of the New Testament. Fighting the war is in opposition to the practice of the early church. Participants in the war violate the express teaching of the sixth commandment: “Thou shalt not kill.” Supporters of the war violate the first commandment: “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” Although the Bible likens Christians to soldiers, and the Christian life to a battle, the Christian’s weapons are not carnal and his battle is a spiritual one. The Christian is admonished to “put on the whole armor of God,” not a military uniform. His only weapon is “the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God,” not an M16.

As a Christian, an American, a father, and a taxpayer, I have not only opposed this war from the beginning, I have vehemently denounced it as well. I have never wavered in my contempt for those who sought it, my disagreement with the president who instigated it, my disgust for the Congressmen who fund it, my loathing for the conservatives who promote it, my abhorrence of the Christians who defend it, and my pity for the soldiers who were duped by military recruiters to participate in it.

Submitted by Laurence Vance on June 5, 2007 - 7:59pm.
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| August 17, 2007 - 1:38pm
Not Supporting the Troops

I'm so glad Mr. Vance made the statement about NOT supporting the troops. I think it is ridiculous for Americans to run around condemning our nation's actions in Iraq with the "but I support the troops" caveat.

The war is unconstitutional and immoral and that is reason enough to condemn ALL parties involved - from the politicians to the troops.

I urge every member of the military to do the right thing and refuse to serve in support of this mission.

| June 11, 2007 - 6:51pm
Support the Troops

I too was against the war in Iraq from the beginning; however, I don't see it as a stretch to have been against any military reaction, beyond the hunt for those responsible for the 3,000 deaths, to 9/11 at all. It was wrong to invade the sovereign nation of Afghanistan because they wouldn't comply with US Gov't. demands. In much the same way, the US Gov't refuses extradition to Venezuela of known Cuban terrorist Posada Carriles.

Few will argue today, except those on the extreme fringes of neo-conservatism, that the invasion of Iraq was the right course of action. It shouldn't have taken the exposure of the lies and fabrications, and the loss of so many lives for Americans to understand and realize that it was every bit as wrong before these dreadful results to wage a war of aggression...even if dressed up as a just war!

The unwillingness to support the troops is where I really value your opinion. It is simply not acceptable for any American to apply disapproval of policy to those who voluntarily carry-out that policy. I disagree completely...we should do everything we can to absolutely convince our troops to disengage from the wars of (state) terrorism against Muslim nations.

The policy of interventionism is wrong and it leads to wars of aggression which leads to empire. The soldiers of an empire never stand on the moral high ground of duty, honor, and sacrifice and do not deserve the support of a free people who want liberty for all.

It sucks that America has entered the days where slaughter and military occupation are normal functions of our government. This isn't the future I want for my children. I hope for the success of the Ron Paul campaign for President in 2008 and all those who fight for liberty.

| June 11, 2007 - 3:59am

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