Posted on Jun 24, 2015
Freedom of religious expression in the military: expanding, or dwindling? A real problem, or alarmist, political rhetoric?
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A predictable cycle has been occurring in recent years. A group cries "violation of the Constitution!" regarding a religious expression of faith by a service member, the unit halts the activity immediately, the story is picked up by the AP, unit then realizes there is no Constitutional violation, freedom of expression is restored. What's going on here? http://www.stripes.com/news/us/navy-tells-lodges-to-put-removed-bibles-back-into-rooms-1.298351
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The one positive in this is the Navy/government isn't paying for the Bibles.
As long as the Navy would allow any holy text to be donated into the rooms, I guess it should be okay.
So, how does everyone feel about having the Torah, Quran, The Book of Mormon, the Satanic Bible, and other holy books all in their room?
As long as the Navy would allow any holy text to be donated into the rooms, I guess it should be okay.
So, how does everyone feel about having the Torah, Quran, The Book of Mormon, the Satanic Bible, and other holy books all in their room?
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I'd prefer That the role of religion remain static. The proselytizing, and mandatory prayer and prayer breakfasts are both annoying and unfair to those of other faiths and for those with no faith.
Keep your religion private is the best solution.
Keep your religion private is the best solution.
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SSG (ret) William Martin
LTC Bink Romanick, Sir, do you feel proselytized when you see a cross on the top of a church steeple?
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One can adhere to and even champion the tenets of your faith without simultaneously attempting to convert everyone around you. Just look at Mister Rogers. A very devout Christian who espoused all of the very best teachings in his faith while not once ever saying a word about it.
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