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Originally posted by DeltAlum
My point is simply that the "church" (whichever denomination) is a body that has historically led protests of one kind or another and still been able to support it's members in endeavors such as war through prayer, blood drives, support of family members on the homefront and other tangible means.
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First, you got at a good point. I claimed that chaplains aren't there to support the troops but more so a broader category of people ("members" as you call them).
Second, I don't see tangible support for troops led by the church in a large movement. I'm not talking about prayer, although in my view that is important as well. If I am wrong, I'd like you to provide examples. I have yet to see the pope organize a large day of service for the coalition troops in which catholic church members get together and prepare care packages.
Third, this still doesn't address the fact that the church's role isn't the same as an anti-war protest group. I know that the pope has said he is against the war and clergy members through the years have participated in protests, but this isn't the church's chief role.
-Rudey