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Date Posted: 17:52:38 02/27/07 Tue
Author: wanderer
Subject: Clear
In reply to: Jay 's message, "I've read that talk many times . . ." on 17:24:02 02/27/07 Tue

It seemed pretty clear at least when he quoted Elder Nelson's renouncing war and proclaiming peace and then said "HOWEVER, we all must also be mindful of another OVERRIDING RESPONSIBILITY" that he was saying the opposite of what Elder Nelson said. Wouldn't you agree?

Also, it is interesting to note that his comments did not allude to the fact that there is an obligation to fight against tyranny and oppression because Bush is a righteous and/or a blameless man. That doesn't seem to be the case for this president. Nor does he say that this war was entered into lawfully. Nor does it say that we are blameless of previous offenses on our part.

But apparently it seemed pretty clear to the majority of LDS that the overall tone of this address was one of support of "defense of liberty wherever it is in jeopardy", to quote President Hinckley. I believe he took a rare moment to address a current controversial issue very specifically. Perhaps any other previous general comments should be tempered with his specific comments about what appeared to be his position on the war was in April 2003. And who knows? It may have changed since then. That was four years ago and a lot has gone on during that time. Maybe he'll talk about it again this April!

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