Blessed are the peacemakers.

Christians follow the Prince of Peace.

So, how is it that Pat Robertson, an avowed Christian, can even utter the following statement suggesting the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez?

"We have the ability to take him out, and I think the time has come that we exercise that ability," Robertson said. "We don't need another $200 billion war to get rid of one strong-arm dictator. It's a whole lot easier to have some of the covert operatives do the job and then get it over with."

To be a Christian means to be like Christ. Did Christ ever utter words such as these?

Wake up America!

We can no longer afford to confuse nationalized faith with fidelity to our Lord Jesus Christ. The stakes are simply too high.

In Matthew 5:9 Jesus declares: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

Christ is unequivocal. Blessed are those who make peace.

I choose the way of Christ.

I choose to be a peacemaker even in the face this nation's struggle for national security and its thirst for revenge.

I choose to believe that it is the rule of love, not domination, which is truly compatible with the teachings of Christ.

What in heaven's name do you choose?