World War II - Institute of Christianity and Warfare

God Give Me Another Chance: The Story of Ray Lambert

"I said, “God, I’ve asked you many times. But just give me another chance. Let me save one more person.”- Sgt. Ray Lambert

World War II 2 min read

Was the use of the Atomic Bomb justified?

"All of us agreed with his decision, because it was generally believed that 500,000 Americans would have been lost in combat and many more Japanese killed if we had invaded the Japanese homeland and it was defended with suicidal commitment by Japanese troops on the ground." - President Jimmy Carter

World War II 3 min read

Desmond Doss: Courage Amidst Fire

"I shall never forget what he said to me when I fastened the medal around his neck. He said he could do the Lord’s work under fire as well as anywhere else." - President Harry S. Truman

World War II 3 min read

J. Frank Norris and President Harry S. Truman: 1948 Letters on the Creation of Israel

"I am most grateful for your thoughtful letter of October second. I deeply appreciate having the benefit of this expression of your views because I know that you have given long and extensive study to the Jewish Palestinian question.” - Harry S. Truman

Israel and Judaism 2 min read

George W. Truett: Defending Thy Neighbor

"Very well; wherever in all the world there’s anybody who needs you and me, there’s our neighbor." - George W. Truett

World War I 4 min read

WWII: Wounded Soldier Says Cheer Up to His Parents

"The people over here don’t have that [freedom]. And if we boys had not come over here and fought, you at home, would not have that either. I have seen many homes with people in them blown to pieces. Charles and Robert would not allow such things to happen to you." - Sgt. James Hester

World War II 1 min read