It's Fundamental
Here are a few interesting links I came across today.
Do they take them to Disney World for the sessions?
Two young sons of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the suspected mastermind of the September 11 attacks, are being held by the CIA to force their father to talk, interrogators said yesterday.Commentary on the kidnapping story at Talk Left and also at Gamers Nook Not all christians are fundamentalist nuts. Just War ? or a Just War? by Jimmy Carter
Profound changes have been taking place in American foreign policy, reversing consistent bipartisan commitments that for more than two centuries have earned our nation greatness. These commitments have been predicated on basic religious principles, respect for international law, and alliances that resulted in wise decisions and mutual restraint. Our apparent determination to launch a war against Iraq, without international support, is a violation of these premises.Speaking of fundamentalism here is a nice piece on the topic from Joseph Deumer
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I heard about the Carter piece on the radio a few days ago and just read it here. Carter's point about just war being firmly in the mainstream of Christian theology is right on--though it originates in the Catholic tradition, it is widely recognized by much of Christianity, even otherwise socially conservative Christianity. So the pope's opposition to the war is no surprise at all. And the Southern Baptist convention's support is just disappointing.
More importantly, however, Carter's clear and strong opposition to the war is probably the most prestigious American anti-war voice thus far. Too bad Clinton missed his chance to add his voice, his minor reservations notwithstanding. But then again he never won awards for moral courage.