[Liberator]

And the MSM will be reporting THIS news?

Yeah, in our wildest dreams.

Is Wiccan included as a protected "religion," on a par with say...Christianity? Yep. But "tolerance" is the new mantra that protects 'Wicca,' satanism, and that "Religion of Peace" -- Islam.

This is insanity run amok.

And I wonder how many 'Wiccan' chaplins are there in the U.S. Armed Forces?

[R. Scott]

And I wonder how many 'Wiccan' chaplins are there in the U.S. Armed Forces?

http://www.netowne.com/spiritualism/wicca/usarmy.htm

http://studentorgs.utexas.edu/psa/articles/usarmy.html

[Long Cut]

" "tolerance" is the new mantra that protects 'Wicca,' satanism, and that "Religion of Peace" -- Islam."

Actually, it is the Constitution which enumerates those religions rights to be free of censure, persecution, and abrigement by the government.

What OTHER rights do you feel we don't need?

[MineralMan]

"And I wonder how many 'Wiccan' chaplins are there in the U.S. Armed Forces?"

I don't know that there are any, however the Chaplain's Service includes instructions on Wicca, and any chaplain may be called upon to serve any wiccan he may encounter.

There are, however, Muslim chaplains in the U. S. Military, thanks. It's a religion followed by a fair number of U.S. military personnel.

[Modernman]

And I wonder how many 'Wiccan' chaplins are there in the U.S. Armed Forces?

I don't know. If an American soldier is dying on the battlefield, shouldn't he be ministered to by the clergy of his choice?

[Diana in Wisconsin]

"And I wonder how many 'Wiccan' chaplins are there in the U.S. Armed Forces?"

Well, I don't know if there are any Wiccan Chaplains, per se, but the military considers it a valid religion. From "The US Army Chaplains' Handbook:
http://www.religioustolerance.org/wic_usbk.htm
http://www.joellessacredgrove.com/Spells/military.html

"With respect to attitude toward military service, Wiccans range from career military personnel to conscientious objectors. Wiccans do not proselytize and generally resent those who do. They believe that no one Path to the Sacred is right for all people, and see their own religious pattern as only one among many that are equally worthy. Wiccans respect all religions that foster honor and compassion in their adherents, and expect the same respect. Members are encouraged to learn about all faiths, and are permitted to attend the services of other religions, should they desire to do so."

Yep. Surprised the heck outta me, too.