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The instrument used to implement this policy is the
American Soldier and Marine.
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14 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did,
said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the
world. 15 When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and
take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a
mountain himself alone.
John 6:14-15
27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common
hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.
29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon
his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee
before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
Matthew 27:27-29
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20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know
that the desolation thereof is nigh.
21 Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let
them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are
in the countries enter thereinto.
22 For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are
written may be fulfilled.
23 But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck,
in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath
upon this people.
24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away
captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the
Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.
Luke 21:20-24
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those
sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children
together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you
were not willing! Look, your house is left to you desolate. I
tell you, you will not see me again until you say, “Blessed is he
who comes in the name of the Lord.”
Luke 13:34-35
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II. Using the Roman counterinsurgency strategy as an
example, American troops may facilitate the practices of
Islam that support peaceful and stable governance. For the
Christian Soldier and Marine, this is not supporting Islam,
but Muslims. Protecting the Muslim population from Islamic
extremists can be perceived as a benevolent act.
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leaders and people who ultimately will win or lose the war.
Every action taken to more fully empower, support and
legitimize the indigenous population and their government
is a contribution to peace and to American redeployment of
combat forces. There is no reasonable expectation for
victory in Afghanistan or Iraq without factoring Islam into
the equation.
Conclusion.
US Army
23 November 2007
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