I owe a public apology to two
Christian brothers and to those to whom I have conveyed false information about
those two brothers.
As a result of at least two
conversations I had with them over the winter, I wrote this
post and others subsequent, accusing them of harboring the mentality that
those who engage in ungodly activities while in uniform can claim moral
justification by noting that they were “just following orders.” As I remember
the conversations, I was aghast at what I had heard and asked for clarification.
However, they told me today in as many words that they have never held that
conviction, so I must have heard wrongly both initially and after asking for clarification.
I believe they are men of
integrity, so I accept their word and take the blame for misunderstanding them.
I’m not happy
that I have to admit to gross error, but as unnerving as it is to find that
facts I thought I had checked were wrong, I am glad that my disagreements with
those brothers are less fundamental than my misconception had led me to
believe.
Brothers, please forgive me. I
will be more careful in the future.
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