“Having appeared on numerous conservative radio shows to promote other projects unrelated to foreign policy, I have had to tread lightly and watch my words, lest the subject of our current foreign adventure might arise. I quickly learned U.S. policy in Iraq is for most conservatives literally beyond discussion. It is not that these people will not debate the war; they literally cannot. Even questioning American actions abroad while our troops are in the field strikes them as a form not so much of treason as of blasphemy. It’s as if our troops were several hundred thousand Christs, and to criticize their mission amounted to jeering at Jesus on the cross.” – John Zmirak
(HT to Lew Rockwell)
One response to “Jeering Jesus on the Cross”
Okay. I’ve seen this too. In fact, I have a dear friend whose brother is in Iraq. And, I’ve found it pretty much impossible to speak on this subject with her because I feel as if I am devaluing his service if I criticize the war. And, in a way, I am. I mean – I respect his obedience. But, I think it would be much better if they would bring the troops home and he could be here with his wife and new baby whom he hasn’t even met, yet. But, if I say we should bring the troops home, I’m pretty much saying that he is putting his life on the line for nothing. And, that could be pretty hurtful.
Okay, I’m rambling, but you get what I say. What’s a loving, anti-war believer to do?