An issue that demands to be examined. Faith is such a common "remedy" for the experience of war and combat, but how many people does it actually help? How many does it hurt? This article addresses these questions and more without making strong judgments. Well sourced, in-depth, intelligent.

This article goes into quite a bit of depth about the current state of affairs with respect to treatment of PTSD by the VA. It definitely has a slight bias, but it presents all sides.

a story which explores what is ptsd, and the impact of the symptoms on returning soldiers, with some focus on how the religious faith of many of those comes into question when living thru war experiences, and the inadequacies of using religious faith as an antidote to that trauma. sources are revealing accounts from veterans and soldiers and those of the care-givers who've worked with them

A brave article. Highly original and significant. Outstanding investigation into the attempt to discredit PTSD as real, even in the face of so many veterans suffering from it. This piece says so much about the policy behind the Iraq war and answers many questions I've had about what is happening to those who volunteered to fight there. Contains facts and insights I was completely unaware of.

It takes a bit of courage to expose the anti-reality bible thumbers who hold sway in the military. Insightful, and scandalous disclosures of incompetence.

Although I think the subhed does a disservice to the nuance of this piece, I find the story here, and the attitude of political appointees towards the troops, both believable and fascinating.

It reports a story that is important to understand. It cites many reliable sources. It has far-reaching implications for American policy going forward.

This is a devastating article about how and why the VA fails so many veterans with PTSD. It should be required reading for anyone who supports the troops.

Excellent piece. Reporter clearly researched it well and found a way to make the story very readable despite the disturbing theme. Various interviews and quotes are interwoven well.