Tag: military

The 12th anniversary of 9/11 is upon us and our country is on the brink of taking military action against Syria. It makes me wonder if the powers that be (Obama, Kerry, Congress) ever think about responding to evil in the world without using violence.

In the spring, my small group bible study completed a DVD study called “Jesus, Bombs & Ice Cream.”

Last year, President Barack Obama warned Syria that his position on their civil war would change if President Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons on his own people.

On July 19, Fox News' Todd Starnes reported that the Utah Air National Guard is refusing to remove a reprimand against TSgt. Layne Wilson, a 27-year veteran who complained about a gay wedding ceremony at West Point last year.

Republican lawmakers and conservative activists concerned that religious expression in the military is “under attack” are rallying behind a measure to provide greater protection for religious “actions and speech” in the armed forces.

WASHINGTON (RNS) When it comes to God and country, white evangelicals report the most intense patriotic feelings in a new poll, with more than two-thirds (68 percent) saying they are extremely proud to be an American.