{"id":2272,"date":"2012-11-19T10:29:19","date_gmt":"2012-11-19T15:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/activistfaith\/?p=2272"},"modified":"2012-11-16T10:30:55","modified_gmt":"2012-11-16T15:30:55","slug":"supporting-returning-military-veterans-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/activistfaith\/2012\/11\/supporting-returning-military-veterans-2.html","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Returning Military Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"milimages.jpg\"A Huffington Post<\/a> article noted how faith communities are stepping in to help military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. It serves as a great reminder of the need to “be there” for those who have been there for us by serving in the military.<\/p>\n

Regardless of our views on military policy, the individuals who serve and have served deserve our utmost respect. When a military veteran suddenly returns and switches from daily life and death scenarios to an office cubicle, a new set of challenges arise, often ones that turn toward both spiritual and practical needs that even a dose of encouragement can help.<\/p>\n

My big “Activist Faith” challenge for the weekend is not to change the world or even your community. My challenge is to take a moment the next time you find a military veteran and show some respect. Thank them for their service, give them a moment of your time, and encourage all you can. It’s the least we can do.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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