No atheists in foxholes
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The previous thread about God and the war brought to mind the question of battlefield conversions. Examples of people "getting religion" during war or any stressful situation (GWB's drinking) are common. These conversions are applauded by people of faith, but would they recommend making any other life-changing decision during such times? More likely the advice would be to sleep on it until one is thinking clearly again. "Gosh Dad, I almost had an accident driving home from the job I hate while I was thinking about my husband leaving me so I've decided to sell everything and take the kids with me to Guyana to follow this guy named Jim Jones."
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The previous thread about God and the war brought to mind the question of battlefield conversions. Examples of people "getting religion" during war or any stressful situation (GWB's drinking) are common. These conversions are applauded by people of faith, but would they recommend making any other life-changing decision during such times? More likely the advice would be to sleep on it until one is thinking clearly again. "Gosh Dad, I almost had an accident driving home from the job I hate while I was thinking about my husband leaving me so I've decided to sell everything and take the kids with me to Guyana to follow this guy named Jim Jones."
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Such "Christians" are not Christians, because they are not following Christ's teachings. The real test of whether they were converted is what they do. How you act shows how you believe.
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." - Jesus
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Such "Christians" are not Christians, because they are not following Christ's teachings. The real test of whether they were converted is what they do. How you act shows how you believe.
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." - Jesus
"An eye for an eye only makes the whole world blind." - Mahatma GandhiAt the risk of sounding cliche: Amen. :)
Hawaian shirts and shorts work too in Summer. People assume you're either a complete nut (in which case not a worthy target) or so damn good you don't need to worry about camouflage... -Anna-Jayne Metcalfe on Paintballing
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This is very likely an Urban legend.
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This is very likely an Urban legend.
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Water is a life critical substance, especially for the military. Any potable water they carry is to be used ONLY for drinking. If you want to wash yourself, you use baby wipes (seriously.) Second, to my knowledge, a military chaplain may not proselite while on duty. Third, given how dirty the soldiers get, the water in question would be filthy after the first baptism. (Not "pure" and "clean.") Fourth, 500 gallons makes for a very large baptismal pool. At best, I suspect it was a joke that got out of hand. I'll wager that the soldiers came across a pool of water. One stopped a soldier from going in claiming he had to be baptized and it went from there. At worse, it's simply a prank. (And those that say it can't be an urban legend because it was in the Miami Herald, have a lot to learn about urban legends.) Snopes doesn't have anything on it but likely will soon. (I can't prove a negative, so show me pictures and the court martial records for Josh Llano and I'll believe.)