Exploring the innately spiritual nature of leadership in the formulation and execution of the national security policies and strategies of the English-speaking nations from a biblical worldview

Major topics

God, Man & War / God and Human Nature
The Moral Foundations of Society, by Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, LG, PC, OM, FRS, Former Prime Minister of Great Britain
A Time to Stand: The Christian Faith and the Conflict of Civilizations, by Os Guinness, Ph.D., Senior Fellow of the Trinity Forum, adapted from an address given at Hillsdale College, Michigan
God, Man & War / The History of War
The Future of Western War, by Victor Davis Hanson, Distinguished Fellow in History, Hillsdale College, adapted from a lecture delivered at Hillsdale College,  Michigan
Ancient Asymmetry in “Ways of War” Resurfaces in Clash with Political Islam, by Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Bruce Sidebotham, U.S. Army Reserve, D.Min, Director of Operation Reveille
National Security / Strategic Leadership
Pursuing Strategy in the Wrong Language: The Consequences of Political Correctness, by Reverend Wylie W. Johnson, D.Min., M.Div., M.S.S.; Chaplain (Colonel), U.S. Army Reserve, Retired; Senior Pastor of Springfield Baptist Church, Springfield, Pennsylvania
A Soldier's Morality, Religion, and Our Professional Ethic: Does the Army's Culture Facilitate Integration, Character Development, and Trust in the Profession? by Don M. Snider, Ph.D., Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired, Professor for the Study of Military Profession & Ethics, Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, and Alexander P. Shine, Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired
National Security / Strategic Decision Making
A Communique in Response to the 2011 U.S. National Strategy for Counterterrorism, by the American Islamic Leadership Coalition (AILC)
Faith, Reason, and the War against Jihadism, by George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center
Leadership / Developing and Teaching Leadership Doctrine
Beyond the Limits of Codified Morality: A Christian Military Ethic, by Peter Lee, Ph.D., King’s College London, Senior Air Power Lecturer (Academic) at Royal Air Force College Cranwell in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
The Army Ethic White Paper (July 2014)
Leadership / Practicing and Mentoring Leadership
The Authentic Witness of the Soldier Christian, by Don M. Snider, Ph.D., Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired, Professor for the Study of Military Profession & Ethics, Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College

Special Feature: Papers and commentaries published earlier in this Journal that have been viewed 40,000 times or more:
The Religious Rights of Those in Uniform, by Jay Alan Sekulow, D.Jur., Chief Counsel, American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) and Robert W. Ash, D.Jur., associate professor of law, Regent University School of Law, Virginia, and Senior Litigation Counsel for National Security Law at the ACLJ (54,600 views)

Creed and Culture in the American Founding, by Bradley C.S. Watson, Ph.D., Professor of Politics, Chairs the Politics Department at St. Vincent College in Pennsylvania (48,000 views)

Influencing Security Operations across a Cultural Boundary, by Bruce Sidebotham, D.Min., Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel), U.S. Army Reserve, Director of Operation Reveille (47,500 views)
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, CB, MBE, DD, Chaplain-General of the British Army (1995-2000), Director of the Leadership and Ethics Centre (45,800 views)
The Moral Crisis of Just War: Beyond Deontology toward a Professional Military Ethic, by The Reverend Daniel M. Bell, Jr., Ph.D., General Hugh Shelton Chair of Ethics, U.S. Army Command & General Staff College (CGSC), Fort Leavenworth, Kansas (44,700 views)
A Lesson on Apology for Soldiers and Diplomats (why understanding Islamic customs is vital to the effectiveness of official and personal apologies), by Bruce Sidebotham, D.Min., Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel), U.S. Army Reserve, Director of Operation Reveille (44,000 views)

Pointing North: Lessons Learned by an Infantry Platoon Leader in Afghanistan, by Paddy Bury, who served as a platoon leader in the First Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment (40,500 views)

Papers and commentaries that have been viewed 30,000 times or more:

"Calling" and the Military Profession, Part 1, by Scott G. Frickenstein, Ph.D., Colonel, U.S. Air Force, Retired (38,000 views)

Ancient and Modern Nation Building, by Dove S. Zakheim, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Defense from 2001-2004 (36,350 views)

Just War in the 21st Century, by Peter Lee, Ph.D., King’s College London, Lecturer in Air Power Studies at Royal Air Force College Cranwell in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom (35,000 views)

The Abusive Exploitation of the Human Religious Sentiment: Michael Burleigh as Historian of Political Religion, by Daniel J. Mahoney  Ph.D, Professor of Political Science at Assumption College in Massachusetts  (33,400 views)

The Call to Arms: Christianity and the Just War Tradition, by Major Patrick J. Reimnitz, U.S. Air Force (32,500 views)

Freedom and Justice in Islam, by Bernard Lewis, Ph.D., Cleveland E. Dodge Professor Emeritus of Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University (31,100 views)

Calling and the Military Profession, Part 2 , by Scott G. Frickenstein, Ph.D., Colonel, U.S. Air Force, Retired (30,800 views)

Why I Am Not a Pacifist, by Daniel R. Heimbach, Senior Professor of Christian Ethics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (30,450 views)

Papers and commentaries that have been viewed 20,000 times or more:
Caught by Surprise: Post Cold War Politics and the Relevance of the Just War Tradition, by J. Daryl Charles, Ph.D., Director and Senior Fellow of the Bryan Institute for Critical Thought & Practice (29,500 views)
Conservatism, Christianity, and the Revitalization of Europe, by Lee Congdon, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of James Madison University (21,800 views)

The Boys of Pointe du Hoc, by President Ronald Reagan, delivered during the 40th anniversary commemoration of the allied invasion of Europe at the Normandy beaches on June 6, 1984 (28,400 views)

The Great Omission, by Colonel Don Martin, Jr., Editor, Journal of Faith and War (28,400 views)

Shrinking in Christ: The Power of Selfless Service, by Lee E. DeRemer, Ph.D., Colonel, U.S. Air Force, Retired, Founder & Director, LIfecycles, Inc. (27,800 views)

A note for interested authors (and others)

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1. The fundamentally spiritual nature of warfare, historically and in the present era, and its effect on national security and the use of military force
2. Significant changes in the spiritual, moral and ethical cultures of the nations that comprise Western Civilization and how those changes may affect its future existence
3. External threats to the existence of nations founded on biblical concepts from Islamist Jihadist movements, as well as from aggressive nations that seek to dominate others
4. The imperative of integrating biblical faith with service and leadership in the armed forces of the English-speaking nations of the world in the context of these changes and these threats

The views expressed in this Journal are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organizations and institutions in which they serve—or of ACCTS, its governing board, and its staff. Scroll down to see papers published in previous editions of this Journal.

This journal serves as a credible source of information for those who wish to expand their understanding of ongoing changes in the spiritual, moral and ethical cultures of the nations that comprise Western Civilization and the significant threat to their future existence from Islamist Jihadist movements. It also focuses on the imperative of integrating biblical faith with service and leadership in the armed forces of the English-speaking nations of the world in the context of these changes and this threat.

God, Man & War / God and Human Nature

Christianity and Islam: The Differences in the Societies They Create, by Chaplain(Lieutenant Colonel), Bruce Sidebotham, U.S. Army Reserve, Director, Operation Reveille

Conservatism, Christianity and the Revitalization of Europe, by Lee Congdon, Professor Emeritus of History, James Madison University

God, Man & War / The History of War The Boys of Pointe du Hoc, by President Ronald Reagan, delivered during the 40th anniversary commemoration of the allied invasion of Europe at the Normandy beaches on June 6, 1984

Editorial America Must Turn to God

I am adding new content to expand upon the articles and commentaries it already contains (see the "Fifth Anniversary" section below). If you are interested in publishing your paper or in recommending reprints of papers relevant to these subjects, send manuscripts or links to me at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . My goal...and prayer...is that God will enable the Journal of Faith & War to become an invaluable source of the best ideas and actions that can help readers respond to the moral decay of Western Civilization and the imminent threats that endanger our future. —the Editor

The views expressed in this Journal are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organizations and institutions in which they serve—or of ACCTS, its governing board, and its staff.

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Integrating personal faith with service and leadership in the armed forces of the English-speaking nations

Thanks to all who have contributed to this Journal over the past five years! It now contains 61 scholarly monographs and essays plus nine commentaries and reviews. They are available thru the Main Menu on this page. I welcome original manuscripts or suggestions for republishing papers and commentaries that relate to the focus of this Journal. —Don Martin Jr.

Leadership / Developing and Teaching Leadership Doctrine

U.S. Army Ethic White Paper, July 2014, published by the Center for the Army Profession and Ethic (CAPE) and the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) Press

A Soldier's Morality, Religion, and Our Professional Ethic: Does the Army Culture Facilitate Integration, Character Development, and Trust in the Profession? by Don M. Snider, Ph.D., Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired, and Alexander P. Shine, Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired, published by the Strategic Studies Institute and the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) Press

Leadership / Practicing and Mentoring Leadership Should General Dempsey Resign? Army Professionals and the Moral Space for Military Dissent, by Don M. Snider, Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired, Senior Fellow, Center for the Army Profession and Ethic (CAPE) and Professor of the Army Profession and Ethic at the Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) of the U.S. Army War College (USAWC)

God, Man and War / God and Human Nature Religion and Public Life in America in the 21st Century, by R.R. Reno, Ph.D., Editor, First Things: America's Most Influential Journal of Religion and Public Life (from the Spring 2014 edition)

Here are the twenty Most-Viewed papers and commentaries published previously in this Journal:

Creed and Culture in the American Founding, by Bradley C.S. Watson, Ph.D., Professor of Politics, Philip M. McKenna Chair in American and Western Political Thought, Co-Director of the Center for Political and Economic Thought, and chairman of the Politics Department at St. Vincent College in Pennsylvania

Influencing Security Operations Across a Cultural Boundary, by Bruce Sidebotham, Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel), U.S. Army Reserve, Director of Operation Reveille

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, CB, MBE, DD, Chaplain-General of the British Army (1995-2000), Director of the Leadership and Ethics Centre

"Calling" and the Military Profession, by Scott G. Frickenstein, Ph.D., Colonel, U.S. Air Force, Commander and Professor of Aerospace Studies, University of Oklahoma at Norman

A Lesson on Apology for Soldiers and Diplomats (why understanding Islamic customs is vital to the effectiveness of official and personal apologies), by Bruce Sidebotham, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve, Director of Operation Reveille

Ancient and Modern Nation Building, by Dove S. Zakheim, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Defense from 2001-2004

The Religious Rights of Those in Uniform, by Jay Alan Sekulow, D.Jur., Chief Counsel, American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) and Robert W. Ash, D.Jur., associate professor of law, Regent University School of Law, Virginia, and Senior Litigation Counsel for National Security Law at the ACLJ

Freedom and Justice in Islam, by Bernard Lewis, Ph.D., Cleveland E. Dodge Professor Emeritus of Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University

Why I Am Not a Pacifist, by Daniel R. Heimbach, Senior Professor of Christian Ethics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

The Authentic Witness of the Soldier Christian, by Don M. Snider, Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired (see byline above)

The Call to Arms: Christianity and the Just War Tradition, by Major Patrick J. Reimnitz, U.S. Air Force,

The Moral Crisis of Just War: Beyond Deontology toward a Professional Military Ethic, by The Reverend Daniel M. Bell, Jr., Ph.D., General Hugh Shelton Chair of Ethics, U.S. Army Command & General Staff College (CGSC), Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Just War in the 21st Century, by Peter Lee, Ph.D., King’s College London, Lecturer in Air Power Studies at Royal Air Force College Cranwell in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

The Problem of Universal Ethics for Christian Pacifism, by Daniel. R. Heimbach (see byline above)

Caught by Surprise: Post Cold War Politics and the Relevance of the Just War Tradition, by J. Daryl Charles, Ph.D., Director and Senior Fellow of the Bryan Institute for Critical Thought & Practice

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

Conservatism, Christianity, and the Revitalization of Europe, by Lee Congdon, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of James Madison University

Religious Expression or Religious Coercion: Commanders Caught in the Crossfire, by Chaplain (Colonel) Jimmy M. Browning, U.S. Air Force, D.Min, Command Chaplain, Air Force Material Command

A Communique in Response to the 2011 U.S. National Strategy for Counterterroism, by The American Islamic Leadership Coalition (American Muslim leaders who defend the U.S. Constitution, uphold religious pluralism, protect American security and cherish genuine diversity in their practice of Islam)

Pointing North: Lessons Learned by an Infantry Platoon Leader in Afghanistan, by Paddy Bury, who served as a platoon leader in the First Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment

Shrinking in Christ: The Power of Selfless Service, by Lee E. DeRemer, Ph.D., Colonel, U.S. Air Force, Retired, Leadership & Strategy Advisor at Booz Allen Hamilton and Non-Profits

The views expressed in this Journal are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organizations and institutions in which they serve—or of ACCTS, its governing board, and its staff.

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I welcome the comments and suggestions of readers on the contents of the Journal and welcome inquiries and manuscripts that are relevant to its purpose and scope. —The Editor (for new readers, the bold titles preceding the titles of content identify the sections in which these papers were initially published in the Journal. Refer to the "Menu" in the left-hand column of this page.)

God, Man and War / The History of War The Boys of Pointe du Hoc, President Ronald Reagan's remarks at Normandy on the 40th Anniversary of the D-Day landings

God, Man and War / God and Human Nature Religion and Public Life in America in the 21st Century, by R.R. Reno, Ph.D., Editor, First Things: America's Most Influential Journal of Religion and Public Life

Here are a "Baker's Dozen" of the Most-Viewed papers in this Journal. Please send me papers, reviews, and commentaries on the spiritual foundations that inspire the moral/ethical values of the English-speaking nations and their armed forces. I also seek articles that focus on freedom of religious belief and exercise and appropriate ways to integrate faith in military service and leadership. Send manuscripts to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . —the editor

The Religious Rights of Those in Uniform, by Jay Alan Sekulow, D.Jur., American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) and Robert Ash, D.Jur., Associate Professor of Law, Regent University, Virginia

U.S. Army White Paper: The Profession of Arms and the Army Ethic (2010), prepared by the Center for the Army Profession and Ethic (CAPE)

The Problem of Universal Ethics for Christian Pacifism, by Daniel R. Heimbach, Senior Professor of Christian Ethics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina

Just War in the 21st Century, by Peter Lee, Ph.D., Lecturer in Air Power Studies at Royal Air Force College Cranwell in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Religious Expression or Religious Coercion: Commanders Caught in the Crossfire, by Chaplain (Colonel) Jimmy Browning, U.S. Air Force

Christianity and the Intelligence Profession, by Colonel Charles A. "Tony" Pfaff, U.S. Army

The Role of Religion in U.S. National Security Policy since 9/11, by Chaplain (Colonel) Jonathan E. Shaw, U.S. Army

A Lesson on Apology for Soldiers and Diplomats, by Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Bruce Sidebotham, U.S. Army Reserve

Biblical Perspectives on a Christian's Service in War, by Al Shine, Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired

Calling and the Military Profession: Part 3, by Scott Frickenstein, Colonel, U.S. Air Force

A Communique in Response to the 2011 U.S. National Strategy for Counterrorism, from the American Islamic Leadership Coalition (AILC)

Pointing North: Lessons Learned by an Infantry Platoon Commander in Afghanistan, by First Lieutenant Paddy Bury, Royal Irish Regiment

Shrinking in Christ: The Power of Selfless Service, by Lee E. DeRemer, Colonel, U.S. Air Force, Retired

The views expressed in this Journal are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organizations and institutions in which they serve—or of ACCTS, its governing board, and its staff.

Scroll down to see papers published in previous editions of this Journal.

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Spring 2013

God, Man and War / History of War The Boys of Pointe du Hoc, remarks by President Ronald Reagan, 6 June 1984, at the 40th Anniversary Remembrance of D-Day in Europe.

God, Man and War / God and Human Nature

The Moral Foundations of Society, by Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, LG, OM, PC, FRS, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Christianity and Islam: The Differences in the Societies They Create, by Bruce Sidebotham, D.Min., Director of Operation Reveille and Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) U.S. Army Reserve

Islamist Jihad in the 21st Century, by Reverend Wylie W. Johnson, D.Min., M.Div., M.S.S.; Chaplain (Colonel), U.S. Army Reserve (Retired), Senior Pastor of Springfield Baptist Church, Springfield, Pennsylvania