As religious freedom summit ends, State Department announces new alliance, sanctions

As religious freedom summit ends, State Department announces new alliance, sanctions

Many of the survivors of religious violence who spoke at the summit reminded attendees of those who remain persecuted for their faith across the world

Chaplains support Supreme Court decision on religious liberty

Chaplains support Supreme Court decision on religious liberty

‘Jack’s constitutionally guaranteed freedom to exercise his faith in how he runs his business was maligned and denied. It is essential to know that the words of the U.S. Constitution concerning faith and its expression in the public square are not just hollow words on paper but have meaning and application’

Army Chaplain Facing Possible Discipline for Declining to Conduct Marriage Retreat After Lesbian Signs Up

Army Chaplain Facing Possible Discipline for Declining to Conduct Marriage Retreat After Lesbian Signs Up

‘In harmony with holy Scripture, NAMB endorsed chaplains will not conduct or attend a wedding ceremony for any same sex couple, bless such a union or perform counseling in support of such a union, assist or support paid contractors or volunteers leading same-sex relational events, nor offer any kind of relationship training or retreat, on or off a military installation, that would give the appearance of accepting the homosexual lifestyle or sexual wrongdoing’

The Navy Is Investigating The Placement Of A Bible At A Military Hospital In Japan

The Navy Is Investigating The Placement Of A Bible At A Military Hospital In Japan

‘The statement on the exhibit’s placard is nothing more than an illegal, unconstitutional proselytization from an extremist, fundamentalist Christian sect. It ignores all followers of other religions and totally ignores all those who subscribe to no religion — all in blatant violation of (Department of Defense) and (Department of the Navy) regulations’

Chaplains support Secretary of the Air Force in reversal of discrimination finding against Col. Bohannon

Chaplains support Secretary of the Air Force in reversal of discrimination finding against Col. Bohannon

‘The Secretary’s action, in line with the Commander in Chief’s executive order and federal guidance regarding the religious liberty of all service members and federal employees, is a notice to all that freedom of religion is protected and must be respected’

Answering the Call of God and Country: The Road from Infantry Officer to Chaplain

Answering the Call of God and Country: The Road from Infantry Officer to Chaplain

‘She said through her tears, ‘Are you sure you’re not supposed to be a pastor?’ Then I woke up the next morning and couldn’t get that question out of my head. I looked myself in the mirror and told myself, ‘You’re supposed to be a Soldier, not a pastor’