Christian Soldiers

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.

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

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

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