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Christians have been present in the military since at least the 2nd century. Marinus of Caesarea, Julius the Veteran, and other military saints were Christians who were soldiers, although other Christians, such as St Maximilian, were conscientious objectors, believing that the Bible supported Christian pacifism.

Under the Emperor Diocletian, attempts were made to purge Christians from the army. However, the Roman army continued to include many Christians, and the presence of large numbers of Christians in his army may have been a factor in the conversion of Constantine I to Christianity.

The presence of Christians on both sides led to the unofficial Christmas truces of World War I, commemorated in the film Joyeux Noël.

Today, military chaplains minister to Christians serving in the military forces of many countries, and organizations such as the Armed Forces Christian Union (UK) and Officers' Christian Fellowship (US) are made up of Christians in the military. The military chaplain today mostly is used for spiritual need in their service.

But, there have been many changes to the way certain people thought of Christians especially those in the military. When Barack Obama took presidency in 2009 military organelles have slowly deteriorated from the thought of Christians in the military. Based on his hostility towards many Christian's many were court-martialed and some were stripped from their ranks in their part of the military. http://byfaithonline.com/camouflaged-christians-2/ Many made preferences based on these subjects to not allow those with religious beliefs to be allowed in any armed forces. This idea was thought of to be absurd to the community leading to many groups made to support those Christian's in the military.

One organization that was made to help Christians and non-Christians in the military is called CRU Military. This group is making it so they can help those who have been in war learn how to deal with what they saw and to bring them to christ. As well, to help those in marriage and to get over their PTSD. Another organization that supports Christain soldiers is called the Christian Military Fellowship. This organization helps families who have someone in their family that is in the military and help deliver bibles to where the military are based. It uses donations and offerings to help provide for their work.