Episode 4: Vietnam Vet Changes His Mind About War

John Carmody served as a 2nd Lieutenant Platoon Commander in Vietnam from 1967-68 in an area called Leatherneck Square, nestled near the DMZ. He talks about the "unbridled brutality of war" and explains why it is "a sick process." He also talks to us about his work with PeaceTrees Vietnam, his thoughts on PTSD and Just War Theory, and how he came to be the Founder and Director of the Center for Christian Nonviolence. Rank: CaptainRead the commendation for his Silver Star here: http://catholicsagainstmilitarism.com...Decorations/Medals (awarded):Silver Star (Only the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross are more prestigious.)Purple Heart w/2*Combat Action RibbonPresidential Unit CitationMeritorious Unit CommendationNational Defense Service MedalVietnam Serice MedalVietnam Campaign Medal1:00 Growing up7:00 Parris Island and Treasured Friendships11:00 Shipped out13:30 Faith vs. Service to Country, and the Role of Catholic Chaplains16:00 Three Irreducible Dimensions of "Agape" 20:56 Coming home, protesting, and thoughts on PTSD27:00 Frustration, Destruction, and War Crimes35:00 Story of 2 Purple Hearts 42:30 PeaceTrees Vietnam 47:00 Agent Orange and his resulting bout with cancer54:45 Turn to Christian Nonviolence1:00:00 Starting the Center for Christian Nonviolence1:08:00 Advice for young people thinking about enlisting Find him at: www.centerforchristiannonviolence.orgFind us at: www.catholicsagainstmilitarism.comAlso mentioned in the podcast: www.peacetreesvietnam.orgJust War Theory, the Logic of Deceit, by Rev. Emmanuel McCarthy (can be found on Amazon)Support the showFind CAM here:  https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.comRSS feed: http://www.buzzsprout.com/296171​Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CAMpodcast