[the invisib1e hand]

I do not believe it.

[autumnraine]

Believe it, but don’t think it’s the reason you think it is.

A Christian organization sent Bible’s translated into local languages and it is a long standing policy to not convert any people of a nation it is occupying to any religion.

It’s a valid policy and the military was right to do this in my opinion. The Soldier was wrong to not send them back as he or she probably knew the policy.

[JasonC]

In English, no problem. These were local language translations, meant to convert Afghanis. Needless to say that is a bit of a sensitive subject for the Afghan government, which is our host in the country. If the local officials and most of the people think we are there to fight islamic extremists and let the people live as they choose themselves, they support our being there. If they thought instead we are there to convert them all to Christianity and destroy Islam, 98% of the country would fight us to the death tomorrow. You don't need to like that for it to be true.