tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759410.post115737187141853083..comments2023-11-02T07:00:12.603-04:00Comments on just an apprentice: Scattered and random thoughts on Ecclesiastes, war, and perspectiveBrian Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499619375897729458noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759410.post-1157507308400660272006-09-05T21:48:00.000-04:002006-09-05T21:48:00.000-04:00Mike,I appreciate your comments and perspective. ...Mike,<BR/>I appreciate your comments and perspective. I think that what I was attempting to acknowledge is that while we may critique military activity from a theological standpoint...there are efforts by individuals acting within the powers of this world that are attempting to do good. I do not want to categorically deny that there are those who are serving in the military that do not share myBrian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10499619375897729458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759410.post-1157506717416308742006-09-05T21:38:00.000-04:002006-09-05T21:38:00.000-04:00"...the good that has been done by the military. H..."...the good that has been done by the military. Humanitarian projects, strengthened infrastructure, a democratic form of government..."<BR/><BR/>Just happened on your blog... this jumped out at me. I have to wonder why Paul failed to mention these purposes of the government in Romans 13... seems like he had the idea that the primary purpose of government is to use the sword against the evildoerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com