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At the present time the United States
has troops deployed in Afghanistan
fighting for the freedom of their
people. America has long fought for and
defended freedom in our country and
around the world, beginning with the
Revolutionary War and continuing up to
the present. Many other times since then,
our country has fought for democracy and
against tyranny. Over the last 200 years
many countries around the world have
been released from oppression because
American troops were willing to pay the
price for freedom. We have helped
liberate millions of people.
The Fight Against
Oppression and Poverty
Our country became involved in
the Afghanistan struggle shortly after
the events of September 11, 2001.
The United States sent troops to
Afghanistan to capture Osama bin
Laden and other high-ranking members
of the Al-Qaeda terrorist network. The United
States is also striving to break the yoke
of the Taliban in that country. American
troops defend and support the people of
Afghanistan in their struggle against
oppression and poverty.
Service and Sacrifice
Our troops have killed or captured many
terrorists since the War on Terror began.
Americans should have great pride in
the valor of our military personnel in
Afghanistan. Quite often we encounter
our brave troops dressed in camouflage
in airports, restaurants, and other public
places. At these times we should express
our appreciation to them for their service
and sacrifice. The fight for freedom has
a high cost. Many of our courageous
soldiers have suffered injury during combat
in Afghanistan. Many of our soldiers have
lost their lives in the conflict there. They have
paid the supreme sacrifice for freedom.
The Ultimate Sacrifice
Over 2000 years ago the ultimate
sacrifice was made for mankind. A
great victory was won to provide
freedom for each one of us. It was the
victory over sin and death. Jesus
Christ sacrificed His life when He died
on the cross and rose from the dead
to set us free. Jesus was more than a
hero. He was the Savior of the world.
The Bible reveals that we are all sinners
(Romans 3:23), and sin prevents us from
having a relationship with God. The penalty
for sin is death (Romans 6:23).
Our brave men and women in the
military die to save fellow soldiers and fight to
set people free. Jesus Christ died on the
cross to save us from sin and death. He
sacrificed His life for us on the cross.
We will all remember the brave men
and women in the military who have
sacrificed their lives for our country and to
set others free in Afghanistan and around
the world. But Jesus Christ sacrificed His
life to free us from sin and death so that we
might have peace and everlasting life.
Will you place your trust in Jesus Christ
today and receive Him as your Savior from
sin? You can pray a prayer like this:
Dear Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner.
Thank you for dying on the cross for my
sins. I ask you to forgive me of my sins,
and to grant me the gift of everlasting life.
I now trust in you as my Savior.
Respond to this message!!
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