18 August 2010      ISSN 2154-8315 (online)
We're beginning to receive manuscripts for the Fall Edition of JFW. We invite others to submit manuscripts also. You may learn more about the scope and quality of the content we're seeking by reading the articles listed on this page in the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 editions--and also the items located in "JFW Logistics" in the main menu. Send manuscripts to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Note that, in addition to the items listed below in the Spring 2010 edition, you can also gain access to the contents of the Fall 2009 edition further down on this page.
GOD, MAN AND WAR
Biblical Perspectives on a Christian's Service in War by Al Shine, Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired
LEADERSHIP
Creed and Culture in the American Founding by Bradley C.S. Watson, Ph.D.
"Calling" and the Military Profession (Part 1 of 3 parts) by Scott G. Frickenstein, Ph.D., Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force
Influencing Security Operations across a Cultural Boundary by Bruce Sidebotham, Chaplain(Major), U.S. Army Reserve, D.Min
Shrinking in Christ: The Power of Selfless Service by Lee E. DeRemer, Colonel, U.S. Air Force, Retired
BOOK REVIEW
“Humanism on Trial” by Hugh Mercer Curtler, Ph.D. A review of The Wreck of Western Culture, by John Carroll, reprinted from Modern Age journal
COMMENTARY
The Witness of the Soldier Christian by Don M. Snider, Ph.D., Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired
Selected Quotations: "The founders rarely doubted the centrality of Christian religion and morality to the success of the American experiment. They believed that reason and revelation were true guides to human affairs, both pointing in the same direction on questions of natural rights and moral conduct. Despite this comity, George Washington in his Farewell Address makes plain his view that traditional religion, more than philosophy, can reliably instruct and discipline the many." –Bradley C.S. Watson
“Given the evolving military culture within which you live and serve, of the forms of Christian witness encouraged in Scripture…I recommend that you choose to be a positive witness first and foremost by your professional excellence, by both your military competence and your moral character.” –Don M. Snider

This journal explores the spiritual dimension of national defense decision-making and military leadership in the English-speaking nations of the world. For more information, please read items in the main menu under JFW Logistics.
The views expressed in this journal are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of any governmental agency or of ACCTS, its governing board, or its staff.

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Journal of Faith and War! This journal focuses on the innately spiritual nature of leadership in the formulation and execution of national security policies in the English-speaking nations of the world. For more info on the Journal please read “About JFW” and “Call for Content” below the list of contents, and "JFW Blog" in the Main Menu. Here is what we offer as we begin the first edition:

GOD, MAN AND WAR

God and Human Nature: The Problem of Universal Ethics for Christian Pacifists, by Professor Daniel R. Heimbach, Ph.D.

Religious Perceptions of the Just War and Military Ethics, by Colonel Ivar Hellberg, British Army, Retired

History of War--NEW on 17 January 2010: The Future of Western War, by Professor Victor Davis Hanson, Ph.D.

NATIONAL SECURITY

Strategic Leadership: Christianity, Virtue, and the Intelligence Profession, by Colonel Charles A. “Tony” Pfaff, U.S. Army

Reacting to the Coming Changes in “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT), by Colonel Don M. Snider, U.S. Army, Retired, Ph.D.

Strategic Decision Making: Faith, Reason and the War Against Jihadism, by George Weigel

LEADERSHIP

Developing Leadership Doctrine: Story and Community: Vital Keys for a Christian Approach to Military Ethics in the 21st Century, by Reverend Dr. Victor Dobbin, Major General, British Army, Retired

Practicing and Mentoring Leadership: Pointing North: Lessons Learned by an Infantry Platoon Commander in Afghanistan, by First Lieutenant Patrick “Paddy” Bury

REVIEWS—Book Review: The Abusive Exploitation of the Human Religious Sentiment: Michael Burleigh as Historian of “Political Religion,” by Professor Daniel J. Mahoney, Ph.D.

Editorial & Commentary: No content published for now. Instead, please read “About JFW” and “Call for Content” below, and "JFW Blog" in the Main Menu. Thank you. Photo on this page by the U.S. Department of Defense.

The views expressed in this journal are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of ACCTS, its governing board, or its staff.

by Don Martin Jr., Editor

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Journal of Faith and War! This journal focuses on the innately spiritual nature of leadership in the formulation and execution of national security policies in the English-speaking nations of the world.

Our era is increasingly characterized by religious skepticism, secularization and moral relativism in the West. Thus those who will govern, direct, educate, lead and inspire the defense and security forces of our nations need to integrate the truths of their faith into their judgments, decisions and actions.

We seek articles, monographs, reports, essays, commentaries and reviews for publication in the Spring 2010 edition of JFW. Although we prefer original manuscripts, we will reprint previously-published manuscripts that are relevant to the focus and scope of this journal. Send letters of inquiry or completed manuscripts to the following email address:

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Please read the lead item on this page, and also the following articles in the JFW Logistics section:

• "JFW Leadership Team"
• "Authorship and Copyright"
• "Questions and Issues"

These guidelines offer a comprehensive understanding of the kinds of articles we are seeking. Potential authors should contact the editor with any questions about writing for JFW.

In the future, this item and "About Faith and War" will be moved from the Home Page to the "Main Menu."

Instead of waiting for a complete edition of each issue of JFW before publishing it, we will publish articles as they are approved and ready. As each edition is completed, it will be placed in the JFW archives. We envision a period of three to four months for completion of each edition before it is placed in the archives.