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warrrreagl · 05-21-2003, 06:28 AM

It's interesting that predestination can be a comforting thought for some and a disturbing possibility for others. It can also lead to some dangerous behavior and create historical figures.

For example, the great Southern leader, General Stonewall Jackson, was a devout Presbyterian and a strong believer in predestination. He was convinced that he would not die in battle unless it was his time, so his forces usually made daring, risky manuevers with him riding right in front.

Northern generals were terrified of Stonewall Jackson, and Yankee women would tell their children to "behave, or Stonewall will get you."

Jackson was finally killed accidentally by one of his own men after returning to camp from a personal reconnaisance mission; a mission he would not have undertaken himself if he had not been such a staunch believer in predestination.

05-21-2003, 06:28 AM	#33 (permalink)
warrrreagl pinche vato Location: backwater, Third World, land of cotton	It's interesting that predestination can be a comforting thought for some and a disturbing possibility for others. It can also lead to some dangerous behavior and create historical figures. For example, the great Southern leader, General Stonewall Jackson, was a devout Presbyterian and a strong believer in predestination. He was convinced that he would not die in battle unless it was his time, so his forces usually made daring, risky manuevers with him riding right in front. Northern generals were terrified of Stonewall Jackson, and Yankee women would tell their children to "behave, or Stonewall will get you." Jackson was finally killed accidentally by one of his own men after returning to camp from a personal reconnaisance mission; a mission he would not have undertaken himself if he had not been such a staunch believer in predestination. __________________ Living is easy with eyes closed. Last edited by warrrreagl; 05-21-2003 at 06:31 AM..