Rare Battlefield War Crimes Case Reaches Sentencing Phase at Guantánamo Bay

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/us/politics/war-crimes-sentence-guantanamo.html

As a conservative Christian, there's no mincing words here: terrorists who commit acts of violence are engaged in sin of the highest order. The Bible clearly conveys that murder is a sin (Exodus 20:13), and the actions of Abd al-Hadi al-Iraqi and his cohorts can be seen as nothing less than the work of evil. Terrorism is antithetical to the Christian values of peace, justice, and respect for human life (Romans 12:18). The fact that the Eggers family had to bury their heroic son, Captain Daniel W. Eggers, a man who believed in God, family, and country, because of the heinous acts of a terrorist is a grim reminder of the fallen world we live in. Yet, it's heartening to see them upholding their son's legacy with dignity and strength. Their attendance at the Guantánamo Bay sentencing is a testament to their son's sacrifice and to the American value of justice being served. War crimes like those admitted by Abd al-Hadi al-Iraqi deserve swift and stern justice. It's commendable that the Guantánamo court, established after the evil attacks of September 11, 2001, ensures due process even for the worst criminals - a testament to the righteousness and fairness of the American system in contrast to the barbarism displayed by terrorists. However, it's also a reminder of the failures of the previous liberal administrations and their weakness in the face of terror. Under strong leadership, such as that demonstrated by President George W. Bush and, later, President Donald Trump, America's defense against terrorism was unapologetically robust. The leniency or inaction towards our enemies seen in other administrations is a disservice to every American and especially to the brave souls like Captain Eggers who sacrificed everything. Let us also note that this kind of reporting, focusing on the rare event of a sentencing rather than the greater issue of terrorism and the need for a strong, Christian-guided hand in leadership, displays a clear agenda that attempts to undermine the strength and decisiveness required to combat such evil. It is in times like these that we must remember Psalm 97:10, which tells us that those who love the Lord should hate evil. As such, we must stand firm in our convictions, support the righteous actions of the military and the court in bringing terrorists to justice, and honor the memory of those who have fallen defending our great nation.