Applauding sacrificial service

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Written By Jason Valendy
When a military person stands, we all clap. Even those who are pacifist will clap because they recognize the sacrificial service - even if the person is actually against war all together. 

We applaud those who serve our world and nation in ways that are "above and beyond". We would want our children to be willing to work in the world for causes that transcend the individual. Values such as service, freedom, selflessness, justice and hope are values that we all can affirm. Which is why we clap when the military stands up. 

I wonder why we do not have the same sense of applause when someone in the Peace Corps stands up? 
Jason Valendy

Husband, father of two boys, pastor in the United Methodist Church, and guy who is interested in the desert mothers and fathers. The idea of Orthocardia is the pursuit of having a “right heart” over the pursuit of having a “right belief” (orthodoxy) or a “right action” (orthopraxy).

www.jasonvalendy.net
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