God's Soldier

[Pathfinder]

The Military Channel is advertising a new series called God's Soldier about a US Army (?) chaplain. Since I have been reading Gabe Suarez' Christian Warrior, the ads resonated with me, and I thought I would pass it along.

Show premieres September 10 at 8PM ET.

[Ron J]

Very cool.  Hope I am back in OK by then so I can watch it!  Thanks!

[SwoopSJ]

Thanks for the heads up.  I've long wondered about the difficulties faced by military clergy.  It would take an extremely devout individual to provide uplifing messages and faith to those facing death and destruction head on, on a daily basis.  I have a lot of respect for clergy in general, as they are doing God's work and placing others needs ahead of their own, but to do it in the military... wow!  Like I stated previously, it would take a rare and special person of uncommon devotion to do that job.

Swoop

[twyacht]

I look forward to watching it. Thank you Pathfinder.  As "political correctness" has tried to make its way into the time honored tradition of chaplaincy. I hope the show focuses on the history past and present.

In 1941, Pres. Roosevelt signed a bill authorizing the commission of nearly 10,000 chaplains. The ratio during WWII, was 1 chaplain for every 1200 soldiers.
Chaplains have been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor, and The Distinguished Service Cross, many posthumously.

American Generals from Washington to Eisenhower issued instructions to their troops that reflected the belief that "comrades in arms are of one religion, and there are no atheists in foxholes"

"Praise the Lord, and pass the ammunition" became very popular.

In WWI, no one minded that millions of Bibles were given to soldiers of various denominations, with a message on the inside cover by Teddy Roosevelt, became later known as the Micah Mandate. "Do justice, and therefore fight valiantly, Walk humbly; walking in His steps. (Paraphrased).

In 1979, a lawsuit was filed challenging the constitutionality of military chaplaincy, it almost succeeded. More recently, a US Navy chaplain was discharged because he directly mentioned Jesus Christ.  (Not PC).

Used to be, a chaplain comforting a dying soldier would recite the Lord's prayer to a Protestant, give last rites to a Catholic, or lead a Jewish soldier in the 23rd Psalm.  Specific religions didn't matter, just a "spiritual person", providing comfort to those who sacrificed the most.

Sorry for the rant, I love history, and hate how the "modern" world tries to muck up a good thing.

Info came from a great little book "A Time To Stand, Restoring God to His Rightful Place in America" written by A. Citizen. 2007.

[2HOW]

I still have my little pocket bible I got in basic, Have to check out the show.  OBTW military channel has the top 10 battle rifles of all time playing this week . We just up graded our cable and since I cant work due to the arm I have been watching alot of it. 

[CurrieS103]

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."   Matthew 5:9

[m58]

I still have my little pocket bible I got in basic, Have to check out the show.  OBTW military channel has the top 10 battle rifles of all time playing this week . We just up graded our cable and since I cant work due to the arm I have been watching alot of it. 

In my hectic life, did I miss something?  Did you get banged up or just wearing out?

[2HOW]

In my hectic life, did I miss something?  Did you get banged up or just wearing out?

  I got my foot caught on the bumper of my truck while standing on it looking under hood , lost balance and fell with foot hooked,  onto my left arm breaking the radius where its attatched to the elbow. going to see surgeon tomorrow. wasnt even drinking probably have to put a pin in ,,,really sucks.

[twyacht]

  I got my foot caught on the bumper of my truck while standing on it looking under hood , lost balance and fell with foot hooked,  onto my left arm breaking the radius where its attatched to the elbow. going to see surgeon tomorrow. wasnt even drinking probably have to put a pin in ,,,really sucks.

Didn't catch if it was was your strong or weak arm. But weak handed drills at the range can be very helpful.

Sorry about the arm, hope it heals up quickly.

[2HOW]

weak hand, and I always shoot weak handed to keep competant , 2 more weeks in cast and if its healing properly they will leave it, if not surgery.  thanks for the thought...