As we head up to the 11th, I can't help but revisit some things I've mentioned before, but have to review. Please lend me a moment as I sort out these thoughts
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Christians should take their cues from the heroes of Scripture. Right now there's a federal law in our Country (in US Code 36) that when the Star Spangled Banner is played, civilians have to stand, face the flag, and place their right hand over their heart. Vets or other Military personnel may salute only if they are in uniform. The same legal protocol applies for the pledge. But Christians should take their cues. Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednigo faced a similar problem. It was decreed in their law that whenever the musical ensemble played, the citizens were to fall down before the Golden Statue that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. They refused. More directly, Mordecai refused to do Obeisance to Haman, because he was a Jew. Elijah and company refused to bow to Baal. I've never heard a Christian ask why these examples refused to act as they did. It's clear when it's not us
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"He told us (his family) that he was told by a church leader that true service to God was shown by service to one's Country, and the only way "real men" could show God how much they love Him was by enlisting and going to war
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