tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886331007612531648.post8820756033130047402..comments2023-09-15T02:57:11.747-05:00Comments on Within These Walls: Celebration??Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11392670505606813998noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886331007612531648.post-12111437202923925402011-05-04T23:13:46.031-05:002011-05-04T23:13:46.031-05:00I couldn't agree more. COULDNT AGREE MORE. And...I couldn't agree more. COULDNT AGREE MORE. And Eric is the same way. We were actually JUST talking about it yesterday and how we were scared to even really say our feelings at work. When we were attacked, people celebrated in the streets in their country. And now.. look.. what makes us so different? And was that the Christian thing to do? Celebrate? *sigh* I skimmed the comment above mine, and everyone is entitled to their opinions, but just know I'm agreeing with you, girlie. I pray for our soliders, but I also pray for peace and to stop this bloodshed.Jaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094114269221122173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886331007612531648.post-85016004713638231542011-05-03T19:23:23.742-05:002011-05-03T19:23:23.742-05:00As the wife of a soldier serving his 23rd year, an...As the wife of a soldier serving his 23rd year, and one who was fighting overseas the day the war started to find Osama bin Laden -- and most importantly, a woman after God's own heart -- we were beyond joyful that the man who massacred thousands (far exceeding just 9/11 alone) had been put to death. While I value and respect your opinion and those of the others commenting, I felt it necessary to share it from a military perspective. Comparing the jubilance seen around our nation, eg. D.C., NYC, to the jubilance of Radical Islamic Terrorists and their followers at the news of 9/11 is both unfair and irresponsible. The RITs were dancing in the streets at the news that nearly 3,000 innocent people had been murdered by their master while going to work, school, dropping their children off at daycare, etc. The Americans celebrating at bin Laden's death were doing so because they were bursting with pride at the persistence -- 10 years! -- our military men/women fought with to hunt down and capture the most wanted Radical Islamic Terrorist in history. The fact that he died as a result of his (even to the end while using his wife to shield him) heinous acts should NEVER be compared to the horrendous deaths those on 9/11 endured. It is both unAmerican and most definitely not something that honors God. I suggest each of you take a moment and research the Biblical basis for your feelings. In doing so, you'll find none. Rejoicing that someone of Bin Laden's caliber is dead and living out eternity in Hell (as the Word promises) does not make one less of a Christian. But standing on your faith to justify your lax feelings certainly doesn't make you a "better" Christian, either. The military of our nation is not charged with being politically correct or being good Christians -- the Bible is very clear about its place. The military is charged with protecting and serving our nation at all costs. To make this a "I'm a better Christian because I think people are wrong for rejoicing the death of Satan himself" argument is very indicative of a Christian who needs to put their nose in the Bible. My husband and I love the Lord with all our hearts, and we honor Him and strive to bring Glory to Him in all we do...and no one wants death to befall another...but the Bible is very clear on when that should happen, and it did, and we're glad. Now, instead of everyone giving their PC commentaries on the subject as a way of getting their "I'm a better Christian than you are" badges, I suggest people pray for our men and women in uniform who make it possible each day for you to even own those commentaries and make them public. The coming days and weeks ahead are going to be very trying for our nation and those who serve along with their families. Retaliation is a given. <br /><br />I'm thankful my husband is strong enough, courageous enough and brave enough to stand up for what so many Americans could never or would never do. The fact that there is one less mass murderer in the world makes me sleep better at night, and instead of criticizing, you might consider being grateful. Someday, our streets could be reeling with terrorists just like those in Baghdad, and because they are not, we should be thankful and learn to keep our mouths closed more often.Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886331007612531648.post-88752039175086996762011-05-03T10:11:53.803-05:002011-05-03T10:11:53.803-05:00"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious l..."I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." - Martin Luther King, Jr.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886331007612531648.post-42848976483835919812011-05-02T14:05:24.626-05:002011-05-02T14:05:24.626-05:00Good post. I think your words were perfect!Good post. I think your words were perfect!Lyrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765168776778029983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886331007612531648.post-90685691604046220812011-05-02T11:46:44.724-05:002011-05-02T11:46:44.724-05:00Great post- my thoughts exactly. The Ezekiel verse...Great post- my thoughts exactly. The Ezekiel verse has been on my mind today too. And, as someone who lives overseas (and in the Middle East, for that matter,) I definitely fear the retribution that will be coming for others.Brittney Gallowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09941445411629848198noreply@blogger.com