Topic
Military
Onward, Christian Couple
How marriages can survive deployment—with some help from the church.
May 22, 2013
Female Heroes in a New Kind of Combat
Military women already serve and sacrifice in today's wars.
January 24, 2013
Given Deborah, Jael, and Judith, Why Shouldn't Women Serve in Combat?
Three views on the warrior women of the Bible and today, as the Pentagon announces it's lifting the ban.
January 23, 2013
Church Leaders Are Reshaping Ministry for 1 Million Returning Vets
Former military members need time and attention, but not necessarily programs.
November 12, 2012
How to Treat Veterans in Your Church
Recognizing them and their service doesn't mean making them stand up on Sunday morning.
November 12, 2012
The Truth About World War II's True Shepherds
Chaplains watched over their flocks in the midst of great danger.
November 12, 2012
Fighting to Die: Confusion About the Purpose of Martyrdom
Logan Mehl-Laituri dreamt of pacifist martyrdom in Iraq, but his reasons for seeking this fate are troubling.
July 6, 2012
Marriage, War, and Lent: Practicing Love During Separation
What my husband's military deployment has taught me about the spiritual disciplines.
February 22, 2012
Chaplains Watch and Wait after DADT Ends
Some chaplains are more cautious than others as the military lifts the ban on gays and lesbians from serving openly.
September 22, 2011
Drones: Is It Wrong to Kill by Remote Control?
Christian thinkers weigh in on whether the U.S. should use unmanned predator drones to target enemy forces.
August 2, 2011
Atheists in the Foxholes—as Chaplains
Why the military's inclusion of non-believing chaplains matters.
May 20, 2011
Doctrinal Boot Camp
Conforming to the truth of the faith is necessary for survival.
February 21, 2011
Tough Grace: Clear and Consistent on Sexual Standards
Consistency means not singling out those with same-sex orientation. The same standard should apply to all.
February 14, 2011
Some Chaplains Plead, Don't Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell
Military policy on gays and lesbians survives one more round.
September 22, 2010
The Ethics of Promoting Democracy
Should the U.S. stay miliartily involved in Afghanistan?
September 8, 2010
Groups Battle Over 'Don't Ask Don't Tell'
Some conservative organizations are attempting one last push back in their fight to keep gays and lesbians from openly serving in the military.
May 28, 2010
When the War Never Ends
Many vets are ambushed by post-traumatic stress disorder. But some churches are coming to their defense.
July 2, 2009
Report Suggests CIA Covered Up Role in Missionary Death
An attack that killed a missionary and her daughter can be traced to a reckless CIA-sponsored drug interception program.
November 24, 2008
Nurturing the Living
The Army chaplain shortage is less about low numbers than about redefining what chaplains are for.
August 21, 2007
Not Just Chaplains
Parachurch organizations are filling in the gaps through ministry to troops and their families.
August 21, 2007
From Protesting Abortion Clinics to Protesting the War
Evangelical Christian couple who founded Believers Against the War have a son in Iraq.
March 16, 2007
Wallis Calls Bush Plan 'Criminal'
Plus: Dallas Morning News shuts its religion section, House vote on stem cells won't beat veto, and other stories from online sources around the world.
January 12, 2007
Christian Leaders Mostly Condemn Hussein Execution
Plus: Remembering Gerald Ford and Harald Bredesen, D. James Kennedy suffers heart attack, Colorado Springs loses evangelical luster, and other stories from online sources around the world.
January 2, 2007
Not a Burning Issue 
The Air Force drops a flag-folding ceremony over religious references, and no one cares.
July 27, 2006
Where Atrocity Is Normal
Understanding Christian soldiers who have seen the horrors of war.
June 30, 2006
Veteran Ministry
How churches can help soldiers and their families readjust after combat.
June 30, 2006
Stand Up, Stand Up for Wicca
A war widow rightly wonders: Whose freedom are we fighting for?
June 5, 2006
Focus on the Family, Others Oppose New Air Force Guidelines
Plus: FDA official quits over Plan B, UMC's first Korean-American bishop resigns, and other stories from online sources around the world.
April 13, 2006
U.S. Military Interrogator Persecutes Muslim
Plus: Planned Parenthood president resigns as abortions rise and clinics drop, and other stories from online sources around the world.
April 13, 2006
Military Chaplains Don't Mind Prayer Guidelines
Plus: Prayers of strangers don't help the sick, no out of state same-sex marriages in Mass., and more articles from online sources around the world.
March 31, 2006
Father Emil Kapaun to get Medal of Honor on April 11
His fellow POWs have lobbied for since the Korean War ended in 1953 (Wichita Eagle)
Cadet Quits, Cites Overt Religion at West Point
A cadet quitting West Point less than six months before graduation says he could no longer be part of a culture that promotes prayers and religious activities and disrespects nonreligious cadets. (AP)
West Point cadet quits, cites overt religion
Blake Page says he could no longer be part of a culture that promotes prayers and religious activities and disrespects nonreligious cadets. (Associated Press)
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