Although the Iraq War has dominated headlines for the past three years, the Middle East is only one region of the world that is daily faced with the realities of war. The Christian response to war, both domestically and abroad, is always one of great significance—a selection of Christianity Today's recent coverage is below. For ways to make your church a soldier welcoming church, see Veteran Ministry.
Christians at War
Uniform Disagreement
Officers' endorsement tests First Amendment boundary. by Ken Walker | CT, 09/10/2007
Not Just Chaplains
Parachurch organizations are filling in the gaps through ministry to troops and their families. by Susan Wunderink | CT, 08/21/2007
Nurturing the Living
The Army chaplain shortage is less about low numbers than about redefining what chaplains are for. by Susan Wunderink | CT, 08/21/2007
Beyond Yellow Ribbons
Become a blessing to a military family. A Christianity Today editorial | posted 06/30/2006
Where Atrocity Is Normal
Understanding Christian soldiers who have seen the horrors of war. by Patrick Stone | posted 06/30/2006
Veteran Ministry
How churches can help soldiers and their families readjust after combat. by John Morris | posted 06/30/2006
SPEAKING OUT Post-Traumatic Faith
Understanding the plight of Christians who have killed in combat. by Patrick Stone | posted 05/09/2006
How Could Christians Crusade?
Why followers of the Prince of Peace waged war. by Bruce L. Shelley | posted 05/06/2005
Loving Military Enemies
War does not exempt Christians from the second-greatest commandment. by Stephen L. Carter | posted 09/07/2004
Faith, Fear, War, Peace
Snapshots of the grim and 'happy' ministry of today's military chaplains. by Deann Alford | posted 11/24/2004
Christians' Response to War
Compassionate in War, Christian in Vision
The man behind the Geneva Conventions knew the heights of success and the depths of failure. by David Neff | posted 12/17/2004
Witness Amid War
The untold story of Christian efforts to end the violence in Guatemala. Reviewed by Jeanette Hardage | posted 07/21/2004
Uncivil War
Missionary tells of horrors in strife-torn Congo. An interview with Africa Inland Mission's Chris Hamilton | posted 07/25/2003
Subscribe to Christianity Today and get 3 free trial issues. No credit card required.
Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Offer valid in U.S. only.
If you decide you want to keep Christianity Today coming, honor your invoice for just $19.95 and receive nine more issues, a full year in all. If not, simply write "cancel" across the invoice and return it. The three trial issues are yours to keep, regardless.
Subscribe to Christianity Today magazine today!
