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CommentsAre Today’s would-be Peacemakers Really Blessed?Posted by Dr. Richard Benkin on Dec 13, 2008 at 08:15 AM
Terrorists as Islamists and our foe as radical Islam “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9) truly are inspiring words. Especially at this time of year we hear sermons and pious statements from religious and secular leaders on that very theme. Indeed, in light of the recent carnage in Mumbai, India, these words are particularly poignant. And what could be wrong with making peace? Nothing; so long as we understand that peace is not the mere cessation of hostilities; that peace without justice is a chimera; that a peace which does not address the difficult issues underlying the conflict is a temporary truce at best that actually encourages more war. Unfortunately, our contemporaries hunger for peace so terribly that our would-be peacemakers ignore these important distinctions with alacrity. More...Post a Comment on: Are Today’s would-be Peacemakers Really Blessed?Next entry: Global Enforcement Effort Targets Child Pornographers Previous entry: 9 Questions for…’Politically Incorrect’ Historian Thomas E. Woods Note from the Editor: This section is for comments from readers of canadafreepress.com. Please don't assume that Canada Free Press agrees with or endorses any particular comment just because we let it stand. A reminder: Anyone who fails to comply with our terms of use may lose his or her posting privilege. |
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