In Jesus' Name

by Laing, John D.

• ISBN13: 9781606087985
• ISBN10: 1606087983
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781498271820
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Resource Pubns
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Summary

Can military chaplains pray "in Jesus' name?" Are they allowed to share their faith openly? Are evangelical Christians persecuted in the military? Does the general prohibition against proselytizing in the military violate soldiers' Constitutional rights? Are liberalism and/or universalism implicitly endorsed by the military and political leadership as the preferred religion of the United States government? In this timely and important book, John Laing draws upon his knowledge as a professor of theology and philosophy and his experience as an Army chaplain in order to address these questions and more, with a view to answering the larger theological question of whether evangelicals can successfully serve as military chaplains while remaining true to their conservative biblical beliefs and evangelistic commitments. While the book is primarily written for those involved or interested in military chaplaincy, it has a broader appeal, as the issues discussed are relevant to all areas of chaplaincy: healthcare, institutional, public service, campus, and marketplace. Book jacket.

Author Biography

John D. Laing is Assistant Professor of Theology and Philosophy at South-western Baptist Theological Seminary's Havard School in Houston, Texas. He also currently serves as the Brigade Chaplain for the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (TXARNG), headquartered in Houston. Chaplain (LTC) Laing's deployments include Operation Noble Eagle (ONE), Operation Joint Guardian/KFOR, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
"For God and Country": The Role of the Military Chaplain	p. 1
"In Jesus' Name": Christian Prayers at Command Events	p. 35
"Separation of Church & State": Legal Issues in Military Chaplaincy	p. 69
"Nurture the Living, Care for the Wounded, and Honor The Dead": Liberalism, Ceremonial Deism, and the Ideal Chaplain	p. 113
"Perform or Provide": Pluralism, Postmodernism, Ethics, and Worship in the Military	p. 157
"A New Kind of War": Evangelicals, the Global War on Terror, and the Changing Face of Military Chaplaincy	p. 202
"With All Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength": Evangelical Chaplains, Pastoral Counseling and Psychology	p. 231
"Preach the Word": A Charge to Evangelicals in Chaplaincy	p. 283
Bibliography	p. 293
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