The Belt of Truth (3) A Soldier’s Honor

As Danny, his sister Becky, and their mom looked at the picture of a Roman soldier in a library book, Danny’s mom tapped on the belt. “A Roman soldier’s sword belt had one last important role. It was also the symbol of the soldier’s place as a soldier. Only soldiers wore belts like that. If a Roman soldier had his belt taken by his commander, it meant he was being kicked out of the Roman army in dishonor.” “Dishonor?” Danny asked. “It’s like being expelled from school. It’s being kicked out...