How similar is religion and military service indoctrination belief?

PO3 Aaron Hassay — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 21:53:38 -0500

I remember going to church with that little green bootcamp bible for the first time in bootcamp on Sunday!

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2018 10:02 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 22:02:04 -0500

I do nor see that anyone is indoctrinated in the military. You are instructed in the military in ways to take the fight to the enemy and survive. These lessons are repeated until they are automatic. This is not brainwashing, it is staying alive to continue the figth. Everyone has different religious beliefs and the strength of these beliefs varies from individual to individual.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2018 1:29 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 01:29:04 -0500

I couldn't really say since I was never indoctrinated into any of the religions.

Response by Cpl Mark A. Morris made Nov 12 at 2018 6:55 AM

Cpl Mark A. Morris — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 06:55:14 -0500

I was informed when I was very young, when I was older, I would need to decide if I believe as I was informed, or not. As I got older and started reading for myself about differednt religions and political systems, I found all religions to be about works. Good works vs bad works. Except Christianity.
Not the dogma of so called Christianity. But, the words of the Word made flesh. I found myself wanting to be closer to G-d the Father through prayer and trying to be thankful for all I was given. As King Solomon said, "All things are vanity except doing the will of G-d in your life.
My military service was more like my fathers house. Keep your pie hole shut and follow your orders. Not indoctrination.
The Word made flesh never stated I had to believe in him and follow his orders. But, the United States Marine Corp made it very clear lawful orders would be followed. Kind of different.
Thanks for asking PO3.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Nov 12 at 2018 2:03 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 14:03:46 -0500

1. Better get a dictionary and review your terminology. 2. No one ever forced you to go to church, unless you were trying to dodge details and that is a weak excuse, for not having a firm faith in your beliefs. I sat thu more Chaplain's outside my faith than those of my faith. Didn't hurt me, and didn't cause me to question my faith.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Nov 12 at 2018 2:46 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 14:46:31 -0500

This makes absolutely no sense...

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Nov 13 at 2018 10:42 AM

MSgt Michael Smith — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:42:28 -0500

I'm not at all religious but I certainly went to church in basic, just to get the cookies and out of the barracks for a while where we could relax.