Can you be a Christian Soldier?

[GojuBrian]

I'd postulate if one can be a soldier and NOT have a deeply rooted faith in God, such as the one all real Christians have.

To be a soldier you have to willingly put your life on the line for your country, your family, and sometimes even God. I do not know how someone could approach such a huge demand without faith and security in the Lord.

+1

 

[jasoncran]

I'd postulate if one can be a soldier and NOT have a deeply rooted faith in God, such as the one all real Christians have.

To be a soldier you have to willingly put your life on the line for your country, your family, and sometimes even God. I do not know how someone could approach such a huge demand without faith and security in the Lord.

+1

you have no idea, that was the best church i had was in country, no distractions all eyes on the chaplain giving the word and trying my best to heed the areas i needed to change. for tommorow, i thought then, i might die!

 

[r3skyline]

one of the reasons i want to join is evangelism.

i feel that the BEST people to spread the word of God in our own backyard is thru the military. there are so many families, wives, widows, single soldiers, everyone who needs God more than ever right now, and i feel that i need to join and help them to find Jesus Christ.

Christian soldiers are needed in the military right now.

 

[jasoncran]

one of the reasons i want to join is evangelism.

i feel that the BEST people to spread the word of God in our own backyard is thru the military. there are so many families, wives, widows, single soldiers, everyone who needs God more than ever right now, and i feel that i need to join and help them to find Jesus Christ.

Christian soldiers are needed in the military right now.

i will admit this, there seems to be a conflict at times when i was in country. hard to be thinking about love and gentileness when death and hardness was around. best to put on that meek nature from christ. kill in defense or take a postion if need be, but not with hatred, that is a hard thing for one to do. i never killed so i have no advice on that.

 

[GojuBrian]

one of the reasons i want to join is evangelism.

i feel that the BEST people to spread the word of God in our own backyard is thru the military. there are so many families, wives, widows, single soldiers, everyone who needs God more than ever right now, and i feel that i need to join and help them to find Jesus Christ.

Christian soldiers are needed in the military right now.

YOu should look into becoming a Chaplain.

 

[Pard]

YOu should look into becoming a Chaplain.

Shoot, that's my aim!

 

[jasoncran]

best be working for that masters of divinity then and some time spent as a pastor.

btw the eventual lifting of the dont ask dont tell policy is a lot closer. i wonder how chaplains will get affected by that one.

 

[Nick]

A Masters of Divinity, Jason? Surely a Bachelors would be enough?

 

[Mysteryman]

Wouldn't it be enough, that God calls one out to be a minister ? Today's education is based upon the knowledge that is passed down through generations. I don't recall God putting such a requirement upon those of the first century that God called to be Pastor's or teachers, etc. The Apostle Paul did give certain requirments for being a Pastor, but beyond that, no formal education .

 

[jasoncran]

A Masters of Divinity, Jason? Surely a Bachelors would be enough?

nope they want a masters, i asked.

 

[Nick]

A Masters of Divinity, Jason? Surely a Bachelors would be enough?

nope they want a masters, i asked.

Ok, interesting. I'll have to check the Australian military. For our group of churches its a Bachelor, but the military could be different.

 

[jasoncran]

A Masters of Divinity, Jason? Surely a Bachelors would be enough?

nope they want a masters, i asked.

Ok, interesting. I'll have to check the Australian military. For our group of churches its a Bachelor, but the military could be different.

keep in mind in the u.s. that the chaplains also may do eo complaints(thus the comments on gay rights)will counsel to victims of rape,battery etc, and also deals with some physcological issues(most pastors do but arent trained to do so).

when prestridge died last month, a chaplain and therapist visited my unit, and i talked to the chaplain first then the therapist.

 

[Nick]

keep in mind in the u.s. that the chaplains also may does eo complaints(thus the comments on gay rights)will counsel to victims of rape,battery etc, and also deals with some physcological issues(most pastors do but arent trained to do so).

Why would this be different in the U.S. than in other countries?

 

[jasoncran]

keep in mind in the u.s. that the chaplains also may does eo complaints(thus the comments on gay rights)will counsel to victims of rape,battery etc, and also deals with some physcological issues(most pastors do but arent trained to do so).

Why would this be different in the U.S. than in other countries?

most pastors dont deal with the equal oppurnity, some body doesnt get promoted cause they are a women.
and how to train persons to be more eo minded.

and most pastors arent trained in the psychology of the things like ptsd,depression, and so on.
and dont often counsel violent crime victims , they do it i'm sure but not like the chaplain does. as most law agencies do that.

does this happen that way in your country? and i may be off on some of this stuff,as i am not a pastor.obviously they do grief support.

 

[Nick]

keep in mind in the u.s. that the chaplains also may does eo complaints(thus the comments on gay rights)will counsel to victims of rape,battery etc, and also deals with some physcological issues(most pastors do but arent trained to do so).

Why would this be different in the U.S. than in other countries?

most pastors dont deal with the equal oppurnity, some body doesnt get promoted cause they are a women.
and how to train persons to be more eo minded.

and most pastors arent trained in the psychology of the things like ptsd,depression, and so on.
and dont often counsel violent crime victims , they do it i'm sure but not like the chaplain does. as most law agencies do that.

does this happen that way in your country? and i may be off on some of this stuff,as i am not a pastor.obviously they do grief support.

I can't say for sure, I assume so. I see your point.

 

[shad]

Of course you can be a christian soldier. Haven't you ever heard the hymn "Onward christian soldiers"? ;)

All Christians are supposed to be soldiers because they are fighting against Satan on a daily bases.

You should get the fact straight.

You guys are misusing the word "Christian soldier". Christians soldiers are spiritual not physical.

All Christians are supposed to be soldiers because they are fighting against Satan on a daily bases.

 

[r3skyline]

one of the reasons i want to join is evangelism.

i feel that the BEST people to spread the word of God in our own backyard is thru the military. there are so many families, wives, widows, single soldiers, everyone who needs God more than ever right now, and i feel that i need to join and help them to find Jesus Christ.

Christian soldiers are needed in the military right now.

YOu should look into becoming a Chaplain.

longer and MUCH harder road to become a chaplain then my current goal of nurse corps.

you need to have a bacherlors degree in any field, then have a masters in theology/religious study then a HUGE list of references/experience already before they even consider looking at the comission packet.

and with seminary colleges all mainly being private, the tuition rates are insanely high. i wanted to try and attend liberty U after i obtain my ADN, but i wouldnt know i would afford it

i wanna be a nurse in the army so i can hit all sorts of fields. the hospital area, basic training, year long AIT. so much time to spread the word to others!

 

[Pard]

I've looked into it Jason, it's actually no more education than if I became a pastor (well, technically they are the same thing... but). Actually, instead of going through basic I'd skip right to chaplain officer school, so it's really no harder, plus the benefits and the fact that I can still serve my country

I need a bachelors degree in something (right now I am getting one in liberal arts, but I may change it to History). Than you need to attend a seminary full-time and going for a masters/PhD (The AOG one I have my eyes one only gives PhDs). Once you have been accepted into a seminary you can apply for the chaplain candidate program. This program puts me into the reserves as a CO in the Staff specialists branch. You get all your chaplain training done while you are working on that degree at the seminary. The Army will also help pay for my tuition (up to 100% of it). I also get to by-pass the regular chaplain process, which requires that you jump through many a hoop (which isn't a big deal if I got God with me...).

Also, if I go to Hartford seminary (all of ten minutes down the highway) they will waive a HUGE portion of my tuition. The same goes with Regent (one of the schools on my list).

The Army gives all these benefits, but the biggest one (for me) is the fact that I will be traveling around the world, serving those who serve their country, and meeting people I'd never meet otherwise. I do not see how one could do this and not increase their faith. Plus, all the extra training I would get.

Hey Jason, do chaplains fight? In Catch 22 (I know its fiction) the chaplain still had to go on flight missions to get his flight pay.

 

[jasoncran]

i was going to mention the chaplainancy program. that is what you described and if i'm correct(this stuff changes alot) when you finish the program you described the army will also pay for the masters in divinity.

no chaplains are noncombatants, they have assistants who travel with them. they guard the chaplain,

if wish to do this there is way that may be the best use for those desires(of course pray), become a chaplian, and when able volunteer for war. if we are still at war. that way you can be of the best benefit to the soldiers that you have under you.

trust me in abad in wanted courageous , god fearing chaplains that wanted to see the soldier and minister. when the chaplain wasnt in abad, i lead a small 4 man group

in fact i rain into a special forces chaplain in pldc 3 yrs ago. he and i recall each other, he was awesome, and done a few tours since we last saw each other in country.

 

[Pard]

You ought to become a Chaplain assistant. My friend came to Christ after enlisting. He talked to his chaplain and the guy got him into the Chaplain assistant program. No college courses required and you do a lot of stuff.

And yes, I would very much like to be in-country (if we are in a war in another four or so years). I have so much respect for our service men, I'd do anything for 'em, and if that means being in a forward base than so be it.

Almost all my friends from high school have gone onto the military, I was thinking of doing the buddy program, if I end up being a chaplain or something.