When I was around 9, I knew a classmate who was very proud and never saw defeat...
After Lincoln's bold attempt to make his nation see its pride, the job has been left to preachers, pastors, churches. The presidents seem to have less and less responsibility in such ethic ever since the time of Lincoln.
1945, America has shown the world of its power with the manipulation of the nature of atoms.
Many had realized the disaster before Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Yet, in order to "teach the Japanese a lesson", America's pride overcame its curiousity with such excuse.
Was destroying two cities of civilians really the only solution? Pride can overshadow wise decisions.
Ever since then, America has become the super power figure. Using this opportunity of fame to more gain, it has promoted other areas of achievements such arts, musics, humanitarianism, science, etc.
Humanitarianism...such noble deed. How can it be backing an action that wiped out women and chidren?
So, where is the balance? Is there not?
Actually, there is a balance. The balance is, as pride was masked by false righteousness, that American humanistic actions around the world is masking the guilt of causing the disasters in the first place. To make the point, these actions go to other places in the world as well.
So, these actions are American's payment; Not American grace. If it is grace, it is God's grace, and not God's payment. Resistance is futile.
Christians everywhere, whether Americans or not, be responsible before God, be obedient before God. Do not rebel against your governments, your authorities on Earth. We all are children of God, we who are members of the holy universal church of Christ, must do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God.
I have said enough, it is time I put my time to better use.
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