I have always stood in awe of military chaplains.
But I have always wondered about their doctrinal positions.
My understanding is that, if Protestants and Catholics believe each other are going to hell, how can a Chaplain not only represent both positions, but also non-Christian faiths, while still staying in good standing in their own faith?
Hinduism accepts many paths, and so a Hindu chaplain would be consistant with the Hindu faith. Buddhism, while taking a different approach to religion, would also accept the practices of each individual based on their own beliefs. But how does it work for Christianity?
This isn’t a troll post - it’s way, way deeper than that, because as far as I can tell, my question is not based on ignorance or misunderstanding. I ask because, AFAIK, I am pointing out a literal doctrinal paradox - something that is not allowed in these various Crhistians faiths, yet is carried out directly by military chaplains with the support of those very faiths.