>>Let's take Pres. Bush out of the picture for a minute (I don't want to get into another discussion about him and Iraq.) Let's say Pres A is a friend to Nation A. Let's then say that Nation A begins to attack Pres A's country. Pres A is now at war with Nation A. Has Pres A changed in his character? I say 'no.' Nation A has changed and Pres A reacted to that change. Is that a better analogy?
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>Except that God has the ability to see to it that He is not attacked by Nation A, and even if He allows it, He certainly has the ability to use other means than destruction of innocents to stop the fighting. These abilities may not be quite so available to Pres A.


Good morning Alan;

Analogies do not work. Now Nation A and President A have no need to worry about the outcome of any conflict as God is on the side of each one. :)

I am afraid if I become too involved in this thread that I will aggravate many people. Well, we shall see what we shall see.

Should I address this thread from a theological, philosophical, or historical perspective? I have found that regardless of which method one uses to discuss subject matter such as this it is good to do so with a sense of humor.

The Old and New Testaments of the Bible have all the answers to life contained within their pages. The problem is that no two people will agree on any of the meanings and use what they please to prove a point.

The problem with or without religion is that man is involved. Once you have more than one person involved in anything you are bound to have conflict. In fact within one person you will have conflict.

Being a good Irish Catholic I will now say three Our Fathers and five Hail Mary’s for my thoughts! :)

I await a good pint of Guinness at the end of the day. In fact I think this will surely be a two pint day!

Tom