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Reviewing the rationale for war : Comments
By Soren Williams, published 8/7/2005Soren Williams argues there were legitimate reasons for the United States to go to war with Iraq.
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(Pericles)Your usual form is to recognize the 'way of the world' and suggest that the invasion of Iraq is no 'less' justified than many other invasions which we would describe as 'just' throughout history.
5/ TEIRAN.
at least you made a very valid point, about tackling OTHER genocides as well, rather than just those which fit self interest. Alas, people and countries (except Saint Teiran :) are not like that. Besides, Pericles and Destructor would crucify you for meddling in someone elses back yard.
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To condemn the US invasion, is also to condemn D Day, to condemn the British for declaring war on Germany when they had not attacked Britain, but invaded Poland. I think their decision to declare war was of the 'Move now, or never have the chance' ilk.
Personally, I cannot justify the attack on Iraq any more than I can condemn it. I just look back over world history, and see that by and large we have the choice of evils. If one is less evil than another, we have little choice but to go with it. With every 'liberation' their also comes 'exploitation', I can't see that changing while human hearts and selfishness reigns supreme. The UN, 'international law' none of these will change what we fundamentally 'are'.
I see no less cruelty today than 1000 yrs ago, I don't accept we are 'socially evolving better' (take away our comforts based on previous wars and exploitation and our true selves will emerge quick smart)
Is it any wonder that I repeat the call 'All have sinned'(and continue to make it). I see the kingdom of God as the goal of humanity, where God reigns in our hearts.
There is no earthly utopia for the making or the taking. New systems or ideologies don't change people, they just repackage them. Inner renewal at our deepest level will remove a lot of the ugliness of humanity, and that is only found through and in Christ.