Remember by Roger Young

Remember by Roger Young

Roger Young writes,

Remember the irresponsible who jump at the opportunity for conflict, forgetting reason, composure, and diplomacy. Remember how they delegate to others the duty to lead the engagement…

Remember the irreconcilable conflict within the hearts of Christians whose testament instruct "love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." and "If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also (Luke 6:27–29)" Remember their befuddlement when finding serving their state (be it the U.S.A and/or Israel) requires disregarding these principles. Remember the ideological clash when told serving their "country" preempts faithfulness to their God…

Remember how, when living, all sides were compelled by opposing views of righteousness but now all are colleagues in death.

Do not only grieve for their loss but remember the lies and liars that killed them.

I have had the opportunity to speak with many parents of soldiers fighting in Iraq. Often, the story is the same. Their children reenlist out of loyalty and a sense of responsibility to their fellow soldiers. They cannot bear the thought of allowing their colleagues to risk their lives alone, so they run off to kill and/or be killed. These men and women have honorable intentions, which is why they are perfect victims of the State. The true evil of the State is that it turns people’s virtues against them.