veterans
20 years of ‘forever’ wars have left a toll on US veterans returning to the question: ‘Did you kill?’
By Marian Eide — September 2, 2021
(The Conversation) — The act of killing in combat is associated with heightened risks of PTSD and suicide. A scholar interviewed 30 veterans about their common experiences.
Colorado memorial draws religious freedom concerns
By Joseph Hammond — June 29, 2021
(RNS) — Organizations ranging from the Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. to the Military Religious Freedom Foundation have called for removal of the monument, which includes a reference to Jesus Christ.
Welcoming veterans to belated college careers with yoga and a dose of Taoism
By Tom Verde — November 12, 2018
(RNS) — Manhattan College’s Veterans at Ease program seeks to help veterans reintegrate into civilian and academic life after being separated from both for years of isolating service.
How the Great War gave us the US Conference of Catholic Bishops
By Michael McKinley — November 12, 2018
(RNS) — The USCCB began as a war council gathered to present a patriotic Catholic face at a critical time for the US and American Catholics.
An ancient Jewish WWI veteran speaks
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 12, 2018
The most haunting story that I know. It’s about Veterans’ Day.
Moral injury: An assault on the soul
By Martin E. Marty — August 31, 2016
...just to watch parades or hear macho defenses of the military or ponder theological “just war” arguments will not go far enough, now that we realize anew that moral injury of this sort can be fatal to individuals and cultures.
David Barton & Kenneth Copeland: PTSD isn’t biblical
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — November 12, 2013
(RNS) On a Veterans Day broadcast program, Kenneth Copeland and David Barton told listeners that soldiers should never experience guilt or PTSD after returning from serving in the military.
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Video: The mission continues
By Sally Morrow — June 6, 2013
Veterans find a way to serve the community after their time in the military - trading military uniforms for a blue shirt.
Study suggests bad World War II experiences led vets to church
By Kimberly Winston — May 23, 2013
(RNS) "If veterans have had a bad experience, it is clear that one alternative that has helped people understand the world or find a common community has been religion," researcher Craig Wansink said.
Church leaders say returning vets need time, attention
By Adelle M. Banks — November 8, 2012
(RNS) Denominational leaders and chaplains with years of military service are calling on more churches to find ways to minister to the men and women who have recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan. By Adelle M. Banks.
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