Posted on 01/11/2013 7:34:26 AM PST by NKP_Vet
Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s. Render unto 0bama all the rest.
I wonder how many of the outreach military Imams go along with the gay or go rules.
“I have empathy for those conservative Christian military members who are trying to faithfully uphold the constitution at this time. It is not an easy road.”
No, it’s not. Fortunately, we’ve got quite an effective underground prayer and intercession ministry going in my Corps involving all ranks.
Colonel, USAFR
Thanks for the ping, Doc. I saw it and meant to get back to it. (You have hastened the day. :>)
The author is basically correct, and I say that after a career as an Army Chaplain.
A chaplain is supposed to be a fully qualified, fully ordained minister/priest of the denomination he represents, and he is to fully represent them. That is his religious ministry.
On the other hand, there are roles a chaplain generally performs that are not specific to his religious identity. For example, in my years in service I had a couple assignments where I was uniquely used as a family counselor due to education I’d received. I was to counsel, train, and educate. Additionally, I was a trainer in terms of suicide prevention, long-distance relationships, deployment and redeployment family issues, etc.
There are other roles as a set of visitation eyes and ears for a commander that make a chaplain a resource for a commander on the morale of a unit as it relates to the chaplain’s expertise in morality, esprit, etc.
In short, not all of a chaplain’s time is used in uniquely religious pursuits.
So, given that a chaplain is to fairly represent his denomination but also be a human resource for a commander in non-religious concerns, what does that mean for Obama’s focus on freedom in religious matters.
Simply, that there won’t be freedom in non-religious matters.
For me, there’d be an easy work around. If I had to counsel a gay couple, I’d counsel them to break up. I wouldn’t have to paint a target on myself. I’d simply have to say that the “facts” point to their greater happiness apart from each other.
Really, though, the issue is being rated by a commander who can end your career with a bad rating. If he’s an old-army kind of guy, then you’re probably protected. If he’s a wingnut himself or craven toward them, then he’ll be on a crusade to root out those who believe homosexuality is deadly behavior for the poor souls who engage in it.
may God Bless you and keep you. Thank you for your service.
God is in charge, but He is very angry.
Remember Obama’s remark about people clinging bitterly to guns and Bibles. Once he finishes with our guns, he will go to work on the Bibles. I’m not kidding.
Biggirl said “Look for more in the military to leave.”
That is what big ears barry wants so the chinese won’t feel threatened.
Jist tink, fu yeahs go, cudent eben spel maj genrule, now I is 1.
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