The Soul of War [Speaking of Faith® from American Public Media]

May 24, 2007
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With Iraq veteran and chaplain Major John Morris, we explore how war challenges the human spirit and the core tenets of a life of faith. The War on Terror, he says, presents its own spiritual challenges. He is working to support the reintegration of National Guard and Reserve personnel, who are being mobilized for active duty at record levels in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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Behind-the-Scenes Audio » Unheard Cuts Listen to audio clips of Krista's conversation with Chaplain Morris that didn't make it into the radio broadcast. Selected Reading » "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon" In this essay, Chaplain Morris suggests that communities of worship should be on the frontline of helping combat veterans and their families readjust to life in the U.S. Here, he offers seven steps to help in this process.	SoundSeen: Slideshow » "Travels with a Military Chaplain" In this audio gallery, Maj. Morris describes images taken during his time spent ministering to soldiers in Iraq. (Flash required)	Voice on the Radio John Morris Morris is a chaplain major currently serving the Minnesota Army National Guard and co-creator of "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon," a program that serves to reintegrate National Guard members into society.