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NOV-18-06
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Forum: Prayer Requests and Answers
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I'm sure there is a lot of wisdom in what you are saying, since you have been in this young man's shoes. But considering all the garbage that has recently gone on in all branches of the service, I think the charges of being assaulted, not only once, but several times; need to be investigated. We Christians have always been persecuted; and what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. But in THIS country, even Christians still have rights. I don't believe God intended for any of us to be a punching bag or a doormat for anybody. If there is improper conduct, whether by officers or peers; it needs to be exposed and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. And this opinion is from an ex-cop!
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NOV-18-06
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Forum: Prayer Requests and Answers
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Surely your son, being an SDA, wasn't so naive to think that he wouldn't run into any problems while serving in the military! The military is required to make reasonable accommodation for the religious beliefs of every serviceman and woman; however, that doesn't mean that your son is guaranteed to not have any challenges. I became an SDA while in the military (I was raised Baptist), but that was after basic training. In Basic Training we drilled (practiced marching) on Sabbath (Saturday for me back then); and I was in the Air Force, which at that time was the easiest (physically at least) branch of the military. It wouldn't have made any sense for me to march by myself on Sunday (though, I happened to be a "chapel guide" and marched the protestant airmen that wanted to go to church on Sunday; my friend who was the Catholic chapel guide marched that group to Mass). I am very proud to have served in the military, and I think it's a great option for many of our young people. However, if I was an SDA prior to joining, I hope that I would have thought and prayed hard about any decision to join. I think that serving our country is very honorable and, especially now during a time of war/conflict, we can see more vividly what the cost of our freedom really involves. However, it can be extremely challenging for Sabbath-keepers. Your son has to gain the trust of his trainers and companions that he'll be there for them when they need him (in whatever capacity God wills for him to serve); it's easy for them to think that he's trying to get out of responsibilities by claiming different religious obligations. I'm sure he's also being persecuted for simply being different, and unfortunately it's basic human nature for us to "pick on" the ones that are different than us. Jesus said, "The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you...." But then he goes on to say, "if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also." That last part gives me hope that if we maintain our integrity, remember who the real enemy of souls is, and rest ourselves in the Father and His Son who allows our souls to be tested, not to destroy us, but to make us strong through trusting in Him ... that he can use us in ways unimaginable to us previously. I believe this applies to your son. He's now placed himself in an environment that's known to test men's mettle. Does he have what it takes to be a soldier? Does he have what it takes to be a witness among his peers of strong young men and women who are training to be U.S. soldiers, but not necessarily soldiers of Christ? As a mother it is your nature to protect and shield your offspring from conflict and hurt, but he needs the support that tells him to be a man and stand up to the test he's been placed in. I remember what letters from my mother meant to me as a young man in basic training; I remember the lump in my throat and the tears that welled up in my eyes when I read her short letters. She didn't know what to write, so she just told me what was happening back home (I'm sure she thought it was boring stuff), but that, along with comments that they were all proud of me back home, meant the world to me. It would have been hard for me to know that my mother fretted for me (though I'm sure she did, but she didn't show it); I had a job to do and needed to stay focused. Your son needs to stay the course; this trial will soon pass. The military wants him out if he doesn't have what it takes to stand up to the pressure. I'm not trying to diminish what's he's going through, because I have no way of knowing what kind of pressure he's under, but if he can get through this then his fellow soldiers will gain a respect for him that none of the others will have earned. I'm sure he'll get his pay, and it's possible that he won't be able to come home over Thanksgiving, but he'll survive and hopefully be home for Christmas. We'll pray that he stays strong, and he'll make it home for Thanksgiving; I know how much that means.
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NOV-17-06
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Forum: Prayer Requests and Answers
My military son
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My 18 year old son is now finishing up his military training. He is suppose to graduate the day before Thanksgiving. To make a long story short there has been some problems between himself and a drill sergeant there. Because of this, the drill sergeant made my son miss part of his training. Now my son is being told he won't be able to be home for Thanksgiving and will be held over for a week without pay. My son made a complaint on the drill sergeant and that has made things even worse for my son. They are now with-holding his mail. I sent him $500 worth of stuff and they will not release it to him because my son is standing up for what is right. Now that the drill sergeant has a complaint against him my son is being harassed all day long. Needless to say my son is very upset and just wants to be home for Thanksgiving. Please pray that my son will calm down as him being very upset will not accomplish anything and it only let's the others know that they are getting to him and they like that. Please also pray that it will work out that somehow my son will be able to come home for Thanksgiving after all and that they release his mail to him. Also they will not fly him all the way home. Which is another long story. All this started weeks ago because of my son's religion. They wanted him to 'stand down' from his religion (he is SDA) and he refused to so it's been hard for my son ever since. And he has been assaulted several times. Believe it or not this is what is happening in our own military and my son was proud to serve our country and this is the thanks he gets. It is very frustrating and disturbing and it's all over his religion. I would appreciate prayers for him. God is Good!
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