Non-intervention or intervention

My take on Syria, I have two thoughts here:

As an American, I don't believe America should get involved miltarily here or anywhere. America doesn't need another war and history has shown military interventions are bloody disasters. We don't know who's good or bad in Syria's civil war. We don't know for certain who did the chemical attack. Launching those cruise missles was a mistake. And going to war in Syria could have widespread ramifications like possibly starting World War III. So, I'm an non-interventionist when it comes to foreign policy and  believe that seeking friendship with every nation possible is the key to a safer and freer world.

As a Kingdom of God person, I believe the church in America as well as the world should get involved in that war-torn country. We should do what we can to alleviate the suffering of those affected by this civil war. We can do that through medical aid, food, clothing, and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We should support the churches and pastors in Syria. Maybe we can even help rebuild destroyed towns or homes. In other words, the church should be doing everything possible to show the love of Christ to those people. I believe the Gospel is the only way for true peace, hope, and liberty to that region and the world.

So where does that leave us? Should we intervene or not? This depends on the assumptions you have.

It's important to note that the kingdoms of the world and the Kingdom of Christ are radically different from each other. If we lose that distinction, we might be asking the wrong questions and getting the wrong answers.

The kingdoms of this world will use brute force on people to get its way. The Kingdom of God will show love to people so that they can see Jesus.

Collateral damage

More civilians were killed in a raid recently while trying to take out terrorists. This time, it involved an eight-year-old girl that was killed as collateral damage in Yemen. Her brother was already killed by drones before. He too was collateral damage. Their father, Anwar al-Awlaki, who was also killed by drones back in 2011 because of his ties to Al-Qaeda. Whatever you feel about this, there's one thing we should do: leave the children out of it.

What is the US doing in Yemen? I understand the idea of taking the fight to the terrorists, which sometimes leads to less than ideal circumstances. (Unfortunately, one American soldier was killed in the operation.) I also believe terrorism is an actual threat.

But what about the collateral damage that we are doing? How many more non-combatants need to be killed, which anger young people to become terrorists. They attack us. We attack them. And also why are we going to a country that doesn't pose as a threat? Why are getting involved with a conflict over there? The cycle continues. This needs to stops. America needs to focus on its own soil to build up this country rather than going abroad and killing innocent people as collateral damage in its quixotic quest to eradicate every terrorist.

If we want to keep the country safe, then build a fortress out of America. Pull the troops everywhere and bring them home to protect the borders and coasts. If America wants, then build multiple walls and fortifications. Better vet people before they come into this country. Also, do what you can to have successful and friendly relationships with as many nations as possible. Be at peace with as many people as you can. I don't care.

Just stop going abroad and making enemies around the world by accepting collateral damage of innocent people, especially children, as a way of life when taking out terrorists. Don't you think the terrorists are surrounding themselves on purpose with women and children so it looks bad every time the US strikes? This pragmatism just makes America a target for retaliation.