Interview With A Pagan Soldier
Laura M. Wandrie has conducted an interview with military Pagan Keith Roberts in this weeks Witchvox update. Roberts is currently serving active duty in Iraq. In the interview he shares his feelings on being a Pagan in the military and his current service in Iraq.
“I can only speak for myself as a soldier. I’m not always in agreement with policy over here, but as a Pagan, I take honor very seriously. No one that I work with wants to go out shooting and killing. Most of us just want to do the job and get home in one piece. I do hope that readers take a much more active role politically if they seek change. It can’t be just rhetoric and empty words. It has to be backed up with good hard work and action. Nothing in this life that is worth having will come easy. There are always obstacles, but if everyone bands together, we can make this world a better place. Take ownership of the world about you and your activities. Work towards an end of conflicts and better stewardship of the world at large. Get active in your communities. Be tolerant of one another. I guess that ought to do for now.”
Published interviews and communication from Pagan soldiers in Iraq is rare, so I highly recommend reading the entire interview.
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