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As a light fog settles like a death shroud, Jonathan settles
into position on the wooded hill above the shattered village. Already
secreted in the rubble of a bombed-out school, David nestles his heavy
weapon on a section of wall cushioned by his camouflage jacket. Both
young men systematically scan the fog through the telescopic sights atop
their sniper rifles seeking living, enemy soldiers as targets.
Snipers must be ultimately loyal, highly disciplined, keen of eye, quick of reflex and determinedly calculated. Jonathan and David work hard to be the best in their precision profession, as well they should, having attended the same school.
Suddenly, Jonathan senses slight movement in the ruins below. David detects a flicker of light in the trees above. Instantly their rifles move, and through sinister scopes they recognize each other...
They attended the same Bible school. They last ate together at a Christian
fall festival only a few months before David was called back to his native
land to join its army, just as Jonathan was inducted into the U.S. Marines.
Both dedicated themselves to their nations' causes and excelled in their
military training. Now on opposite sides of the war, these two young friends
wince with recognition a short rifle shot apart as simultaneously their
trained fingers pull fateful triggers.
Cut! Cut! Stop the action! What's wrong with this picture?
How can a true Christian shoot or kill a brother in the faith of Jesus Christ? How can the physical cause of one's country be greater than the spiritual cause of the Kingdom of God? How could a Christian ever use violent, aggressive force against a fellow human? Should a follower of Christ even serve in the military? Should a Christian fight?
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