When we think of war, we tend to think of the physical carnage it causes, but what about its moral effects? A study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research explores whether acting against one’s morals while serving may be related to pain intensity in veterans. War is a very traumatic event, and it is no secret that many veterans struggle with posttraumatic stress disorder as a result. Another less commonly considered outcome after war is having moral injury, which is results from having experiences that go against deeply held beliefs or morals. This could include anything from committ…