Qassem Soleimani.

[Nicodemus1968]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

Yes, very much so. Hence the reason why we have a professional military that never gets disbanded. Take the early Roman republic. The military was only assembled during times of war. The title dictator was only employed during times of war. During the time when Julius Caesar returns to Rome at the river Rubicon he retains the title dictator for life. The majority of Romans got over this pretty quick, and followed this pattern for the remainder of the empire. At first the senate was horrified because "dictator" for life was a danger since Rome's republic means the public thing. Meaning a democracy based on laws. Where the people are no longer under the dictum of a king. Yet, since people like one man rulership (which in reality no dictator or kingship is one man alone) the people followed like sheep. War is good for so many things. The Roman people benefited from war. and so did the elite of Rome.




Well, that is how it was early in the empire. It brought the Pax Romana. It lasted 200 years (basically). Yet, as the empire went through its periods from, exploration, pioneering, conquest, commerce, affluence, intellect, decadence, and finally decline and collapse. By the time of intellect, and decadence, the people can no longer be brought together through unity to fight a common enemy. look at the war of the Judeans 66-70 A.D.. Judah was absolutely segmented to such a degree she couldn't come together to fight a common enemy. Its internal factions maintained a environment which caused in fighting amongst the different groups within the walls of Jerusalem. While the Romans bashed against the walls the Judeans were killing each other inside the gates of the city. Destruction always comes from within. Church splits happen from within, when ecclesiastical bitterness is nurtured.
But, that church split never started immediately, it is gradual, like rot and termites. Which takes a beautiful building and reduces it to rubble. A marriage, a business partnership, a church family, an eldership, and finally a country. Goes through stages which ultimately bring it all crashing down. No common outside enemy can ever bring again their original solidarity.



On our soil? No my brother. While we wax hollywood in our thoughts to fantasize that we will become a band of brothers. All united as partisans fighting a Red Dawn like Wolverines. My opinion is that it will be more like a Zombie Holocaust. I have been through many a hurricane where gas, and other supplies are in demand. No electricity, no fuel, and people may come together in the beginning, after the problems aren't solved in short order, become ferocious. Guns being pulled on gas lines, weapons pulled in grocery stores over bottled water. Generators being stolen out of backyards while still running? Crimes committed all over the city due to the police are over taxed by hurricane damage and power outages. That is just a hurricane aftermath. But a war on our soil? Good God from Zion, I shudder to think what people would do to each other.




Sadly some would be killing each other before they even had one enemy soldier come through the front doors of the church building. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, therefore if we can't even get that straight, how on earth can we survive the approaching storm.

Sadly some would be killing each other before they even had one enemy soldier come through the front doors of the church building. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, therefore if we can't even get that straight, how on earth can we survive the approaching storm.

Brother I couldn’t agree more. Your right it’s sad, time tells all.

[Pressing-On]

We need to always keep in mind that both anger and fear can cause people to seek God. So, instead of praying as a victim, let us pray for our country and others that these times will cause them to seek someone higher. God is able.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

We need to always keep in mind that both anger and fear can cause people to seek God. So, instead of praying as a victim, let us pray for our country and others that these times will cause them to seek someone higher. God is able.

Amen, because even if nothing happens in our lifetime. Even if Donald Trump becomes president for 10 more years. That the United States becomes a United Pentecostal Church camp meeting and we live on nothing but FLORIDA barbeque, collards, banana pudding, and red velvet cake. The main thing is that each individual should be working on themselves to be able to walk through the furnace heated seven times hotter. So, that when he comes out on the other end, you will never even smell the smoke.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Nicodemus1968

Sadly some would be killing each other before they even had one enemy soldier come through the front doors of the church building. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, therefore if we can't even get that straight, how on earth can we survive the approaching storm.

Brother I couldn’t agree more. Your right it’s sad, time tells all.

Sadly, this country is ripe for the kicking.

But let's hope the revival equals and excels any magnitude of future unknown misfortune.

[diakonos]

Originally Posted by Nicodemus1968

When you think about it, isn’t war what people desire. Doesn’t war bring the country that was founded on “God” together? Doesn’t it reunite us after all we’re so divided right now. War might do this country good, and I’m not talking about the so called war that remains on enemies land, the war this country desires is when it comes on our soil. Then the church can take up real arms and defend against the real threat of our democracy.

Huh?

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by diakonos

Huh?

I believe (MHO) he was being facetious.

[Nicodemus1968]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

I believe (MHO) he was being facetious.

Your good.

[Evang.Benincasa]

I'm seeing this whole Qassem Soleimani hit as being perplexing.

The whole impeachment dog and pony show was working towards Trump's benefit. Giving him the poor picked on hero thing, but now he is in a quandary. Killing the e Iranian general may of not been the right thing right at this time. Mike Pence trying to tie Qassem Soleimani to 9/11 was too brilliant. Also hooking up Qassem Soleimani with Mexican drug cartels sort of long shot. But, please if anyone has some logic to drop on me I'm all ears. But I just can't see the strategy of the game changers in all of this. Iran has to do something by Monday. Or the lastest Tuesday, To show us that they are upset enough to send us a message. If anything happens to Lake Okeechobee, or Chuck Schumer, by the Iranians, then the Democrats are going to have a legit field day. So, what is the real secret concerning all of this? Tell me the happy Republican ending

[navygoat1998]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

Amen, because even if nothing happens in our lifetime. Even if Donald Trump becomes president for 10 more years. That the United States becomes a United Pentecostal Church camp meeting and we live on nothing but FLORIDA barbeque, collards, banana pudding, and red velvet cake. The main thing is that each individual should be working on themselves to be able to walk through the furnace heated seven times hotter. So, that when he comes out on the other end, you will never even smell the smoke.

Red velvet cake from Publix.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by navygoat1998

Red velvet cake from Publix.