In this world we must have allies and we must be true to those allies when they call for help. What are your afraid of? Our country running out of money? Out of lives to lay down for our friends? It's a volunteer military and no one has come for you, pal, so calm down.
 
Remember, first the Nazis came for the Jews, then they came for the Poles, then for the French and English. Can you imagine being oppressed, imprisoned and tortured while your very soul is crying out for someone to save you? Can you imagine if no one heard or responded? I refuse to live that way. The one thing that has set our nation apart since its inception is that it is based on Christian principles. (NOT that only Christianity is tolerated, mind you.)

Man has a fallen nature, but there is redemption. We can overcome the nature we're born into, but not alone.

You are wrong: Conservatives don’t hate government power because that power is wielded by “evil” men, but because it’s NOT NECESSARY in a free society. Less government is more for us as people. Why shouldn't we be responsible as INDIVIDUALS for ourselves? The larger government we have the less men work out their own differences, the more governmental laws are mandated, and the more lawsuits are set forth to mediate. That’s why our society is so litigious today, and it needs to stop.

As for whose side God is on in the midst of an eternal battle, REASON would have it that the group NOT kidnapping and publicly beheading military personnel and who is NOT terrorizing countries with the intent of murdering as many innocents as possible would be the one to stand beside. You’re arguing there are no moral absolutes, and that’s just not the case. You’re comparing a book that calls for the death of all infidels (that means everyone NOT Muslim, for the atheists ignoring that fact) and chaos to bring about the coming of their messiah; to books that say lay down your life for your brother and love your enemy (though not necessarily at the expense of your family or nation). Rational people know which side to choose there, J.

Even if you don’t believe in a Judeo-Christian God, there is wisdom to be found in the books the faiths are based upon. Said books don’t direct policy, but guide and shape the judgment of the person reading them. Personally, I like the people I’ve met who are led by those tenants. Seems to be keeping Israel strong despite all opposition over the thousands of years, and it’s gotten this country where it is today.