The Christian Century
Laytham asks some questions here that I beleive must be answered. I would disagree with some of his answers but, I'm glad he has the courage to really face the issues. It does not surprise me though that he would not join the military chaplaincy.
The Christian Century: "Loyalty oath
A matter of ultimate allegiance
by D. Brent Laytham
Two years ago one of my students wrote a master's thesis defending just war, then joined the U.S. Air Force to train as a fighter pilot. I suppose you could look at this as pedagogical success: I'm a teacher who helped one of my students turn the corner from theory to practice. But as a pacifist, I took it pretty hard.
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The Christian Century: "Loyalty oath
A matter of ultimate allegiance
by D. Brent Laytham
Two years ago one of my students wrote a master's thesis defending just war, then joined the U.S. Air Force to train as a fighter pilot. I suppose you could look at this as pedagogical success: I'm a teacher who helped one of my students turn the corner from theory to practice. But as a pacifist, I took it pretty hard.
" Click the link for the full story....
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