Abstract
Although morality (systemic judgment of determining right or wrong), has been taught, researched and written about over the decades, society has been faced with the challenges of a questionable moral structure and a plethora of moral injuries. This paper reviews current literature and research about moral injury as well as the structure on which morality is founded. Current research shows that one of the consequences of an irreconcilable moral belief is moral injury or a soul injury, (coined by Dr. Marvin Westwood in a recent lecture at St. Thomas University), with symptoms that are similar to PTSD and other mental illnesses or disorders. By focusing on moral injury as a deep psychological and spiritual wound, forgiveness as a theological and spiritual approach, is the most effective framework to address the wound of moral injury.
Highlights
Moral injury has been researched and discussed on many different platforms and forums, without a more centralized and in depth examination or understanding
Its etiology is foundational and based on various military acts or the lack of action that transgress deeply held moral beliefs, moral injury can be seen in the everyday inner conflicts that lead to anger, or guilt and shame [25]
Moral injury is being pursued through the lens of many other disciplines other than psychology and theology, to find the most effective treatment and healing path for those who are suffering
Summary
Moral injury has been researched and discussed on many different platforms and forums, without a more centralized and in depth examination or understanding. Its etiology is foundational and based on various military acts or the lack of action that transgress deeply held moral beliefs, moral injury can be seen in the everyday inner conflicts that lead to anger, or guilt and shame [25]. Moral injury occurs when individuals makes a moral judgment about a person or situation and does not act [27] This tends to happen when power is wielded in an unhealthy manner (individual or organization), as stated before, war. Moral injury is perhaps most appropriately described as injury that results from our inner moral conflict that sort of conflict that derives from one having acted or having failed to act in agreement with one’s core beliefs, values, and ideals [29] In this respect, moral injury inevitably involves a measure of moral transgression. Event caused by self, or an event beyond our control, that damages our relationship with God, self and others, and alienates us from that which gives meaning to our lives” [31]
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