Bringing God to Men: American Military Chaplains and the Vietnam War (original) (raw)

Jacqueline Whitt's "Bringing God to Men: American Military Chaplains and the Vietnam War" offers a nuanced exploration of military chaplains during the Vietnam War, challenging the dominant narrative that they compromised their religious roles for professional gain. Through a combination of historical and sociological analysis, Whitt reveals the complexities of chaplains' motivations and highlights their bridging role between military and religious communities, suggesting that their experiences were marked by moral dilemmas and internal tensions. Despite concerns over the limited evidence and focus on a specific segment of chaplains, the work provides a valuable reevaluation of the military chaplaincy's nature and its social dynamics.