roger
30th August 2005, 09:40 AM
There are 3 interesting articles in today's Washington Post concerning tensions around overt religiousness in the armed forces. I know we have had several threads on these issues recently, so they should be of interest to many.
Air Force Sets Rules Limiting Religious Expression (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/29/AR2005082901809.html)
Synopsis: As a result of accusations of proselytizing at the Air Force Academy, the AF issues sweeping guidelines "that say prayers are not appropriate at most official events and discourage commanders from speaking publicly about their religious beliefs".
Army, Rabbi at Odds Over Departure (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/29/AR2005082901874.html)
Synopsis: Canadian Rabbi alleges harassment from fellow U.S Army clergymen stationed in GA.
Military Wrestles With Disharmony Among Chaplains (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/29/AR2005082902036.html)
Synopsis: Evangelical Chaplins are rising in numbers compared to other faiths, giving them greater influence in the military. They take exception to new rules limiting sectarian devotions in public settings.
Air Force Sets Rules Limiting Religious Expression (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/29/AR2005082901809.html)
Synopsis: As a result of accusations of proselytizing at the Air Force Academy, the AF issues sweeping guidelines "that say prayers are not appropriate at most official events and discourage commanders from speaking publicly about their religious beliefs".
Army, Rabbi at Odds Over Departure (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/29/AR2005082901874.html)
Synopsis: Canadian Rabbi alleges harassment from fellow U.S Army clergymen stationed in GA.
Military Wrestles With Disharmony Among Chaplains (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/29/AR2005082902036.html)
Synopsis: Evangelical Chaplins are rising in numbers compared to other faiths, giving them greater influence in the military. They take exception to new rules limiting sectarian devotions in public settings.