Rowhouse Logic - Breathtaking Inanity

Taking some inspiration from Kos, I’ve decided to send some certified letters to prominent pro-war Christian ministers, asking them to support the war they support by enlisting their flock. This is the first, and will be sent to Jerry Falwell via certified mail tomorrow morning. I’ll eagerly await his reply and you can be sure I’ll post whatever I get here.

Dr. Jerry Falwell
Thomas Road Baptist Church
701 Thomas Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24514

Dear Dr. Falwell,

I am writing you today to discuss the recent recruitment shortages being experienced by our nation’s military. As you are well aware, a strong nation, in time of war, needs every able-bodied young man and woman to commit to serving in its armed forces. Sadly, the situation, as it stands today, is quite grave. As I’m sure you’re aware, the Army missed it’s recruitment goal for the month of May by some twenty five percent. This cannot stand.

As the leader of one of our nation’s most prominent Christian Ministries, and as a person who has stated that our nation’s war in Iraq is just in the eyes of God, I feel as though you could make a significant contribution to our country’s war effort by urging your flock to join the ranks of the military. The members of your youth ministry alone, could go a long way towards helping to stem the tide of depletions within the ranks of our nation’s military. I would imagine that these young recruits would constitute some of the finest in all of the branches, in that they would understand, by way of your tutelage, the moral righteousness of their undertaking.

Additionally, as the chancellor of Liberty University, you have the opportunity to influence numerous young adults to join the military and help us finally turn the corner in Iraq. If I may be so bold, I would suggest that you offer a combination of earned credits and scholarships to any Liberty University students who adhere to your call that they serve their country in uniform. I must admit to some confusion as to why you have not already taken these, or similar, steps. Knowing that you are man of integrity, I’m not certain why a person of your influence would not guide his flock towards military service in Iraq. Nevertheless, I’m certain it was merely an oversight and I look forward to the real results a Christian man of your stature can bring.

Having been raised in the Presbyterian Church, which tends to advocate peace at nearly all costs, I fear that I may not fully understand all of your teachings with regards to this or any war. I am, however, no theologian so I must ultimately bow to your knowledge of God’s will with regards to war. I would look forward to any personal correspondence which would serve to enlighten me on these matters, and look forward to your efforts to help the war.

Sincerely,

Christopher D. Baldwin

Since there is a core constituency in this county which believes that the Iraq war is right beyond question, they need to step up to the plate, deliver and put their lives where their mouths are by joining the armed services. As Gen. JC Christian is already working on young Republicans, I’ll turn my attention to pro-war Christian preachers.

While I find the idea of a pro-war Christian minister disturbing on all too many levels, if our society is to house such individuals, they should put their believers where their mouths are. Either that, or preach something less discordant and altogether less destructive. I’ll be doing any number of these letters over the coming weeks, because the environment is, as some might say, target rich. I intend, and will try, to be polite, as that is my nature. Should you choose to join in, I certainly don’t ask the same of you.

The reality is this, we have a recruitment situation in the midst of a major war which is simply unsustainable. Something has to break. Right now, the things breaking, are the lives of our active duty military and reservists, who are being called upon to serve tours of duty which are unrealistic and unreasonable. What’s breaking is our nation’s ability to defend itself as effectively as it otherwise could, should a major new threat arise. What’s breaking are the families of our military personnel, who are forced to live with reduced income and the chance that their loved one will be next. What’s broken are the families who have already lost far too much - lost that which cannot be regained. What’s broken is Iraq and its people who have suffered horrific casualties, and whose prospects for a fruitful future dies just a little more with each explosion, gunshot, lost home, lost life and destroyed dream.

If you would like to send a letter of your own to Dr. Falwell, the address provided is acurate. Get to work.

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