Don and CF members, I could never put into words how sad I was when General Lee's statue was removed. It literally broke my heart. As General Lee was a Christian man first and as stated respected by the North and it goes without saying the South. General Lee said, "I can only say that I am nothing but a poor sinner, trusting in Christ alone for salvation." He was the best General in the Civil War from a tactical perspective and just a supreme leader. The North wanted General Lee to be their military leader, but Lee famously said, "I go how Virgina goes." He was loyal to his home state. Not only was he a Christian man, but intelligent as well. Graduating second in his class at West Point. An exceptional officer and military engineer for 32 years.
I served in the Marine Corps in the late 1980's, and I thought I was pretty tough and courageous, but I can never understand the courage the will or just plain stubbornness it took for the South to fight North. I guess if you believe in something enough, you'll die for it. Despite having the superior Generals and probably better soldiers, the south fought an impossible winning war. With the sheer numbers of Union soldiers, the ports, the weaponry, the backing of the French and slaves, it's amazing it lasted more than four years. The will of the South was extraordinary.
So down goes a statue of one of the greatest Generals this country has ever known. As the article states, what's next the Lincoln Memorial. Jefferson Monument or even the destroying of the statues of our first President, George Washington himself will be in play. I hope I'm not alive when that happens. I wonder what my grandfather would think about this country today. A proud southern gentleman who served in the Marine Corps and survived Iwo Jima. A husband to his wife of over 56 years who stood by him faithfully for two years while was off fighting in a foreign land. They sure as hell don't make them like my grandmother any more or maybe they do. My wife. I may have been fortunate enough to be married to one of the last great southern belles. She once told me the only football jersey she would wear would be mine. So loyal. A fine southern woman indeed.
Anyway, sorry to ramble. When I saw this post, it just made sick and sad again.
One more thing, as most of you probably know my avatar is of General Lee and his righthand man General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a devout Christian and another great southern general who was killed in battle that struck a huge blow to the south. The Generals are pictured praying with two children. All I know to do in times like these is to pray and read my Bible. Be as patient as I can because my God is sovereign, and he's got this. I know it will all work out in the end. I hope the rest of the Christian posters here, are praying as well.