Although his faith is grounded in pacifism, the 43-year-old Dyer says war has become a necessary part of peace. "My teacher has concluded that without the military, without civil protection, the world would enter into a very dark place very quickly,"
The above quote from U.S. Army Sending First Buddhist Chaplain to Iraq reveals the impractical nature of foundational beliefs associated with pascivism in a world full of sin and depravity.
Another example of where the Bible speaks truth (and is proven over time) where others have been given to false beliefs and practices which do not mesh with the real world.
While his Christian colleagues may respect his freedom to serve, that does not mean respect is in order for all the beliefs he brings. Military personnel should not confuse issues of freedoms and professionalism with issues of truth and falsehood.
From the article:
ReplyDelete“I am kind of like a bi-religious person, so I am able to make connections with soldiers in a way that is very familiar to them, so I don’t look so scary or ... strange.”
Can you say gobbly-gook? It takes a bi-religious person to make connections! They don’t look scary as opposed to those Christian pastors! The merging of diversity into a single person, isn’t it wonderful. As Elijah said, “How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the LORD is GOD, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.”
Dyer will be a spiritual guide to all soldiers, not just Buddhists. He says no matter what their faith, all soldiers at war have common spiritual needs.
Hmmm, I wonder what he thinks they would be?
Sad that it has come to this in our country!