The Spiritual Cost of The Iraq and Afghanistan Wars
For those who have studied it, it is well known that war incurs many penalties. It makes enemies out of the opponents and many observers. It creates psychological harm to both the winners and the loosers. It damages the environment. It costs economies precious resources and forces the working class to incur a debt that can take generations to pay back.
But what of the spiritual costs of war. How does war affect the souls of those who are caught up in it? Is there anything to be gained? What of Karma or Orlog? How does this promote peace of mind?
In this article I provide links to several videos which are on You Tube. This compilation of videos is intended to provide a vignette into the soul of warfare from the eyes of those who make war.
After watching these videos, I invite you to ponder the question what is the true cost of war?
- Army Soldier testifies to Rape & Torture
- Mass-rape of women & children by American soldiers
- US Woman Gang Raped in Iraq
- US Troops rape 14 year old Girl
- What US Soldiers are teaching the Afghani Children
- Americans teach Iraqi children to say “Bomb Iraq”
- US Soldiers taunting Iraqi children w/ bottle water
- American Marines in Iraq Getting Fired Upon
- Iraq Veterans Against the War Speak Out (1 of 4)