[Semper Paratus]

I'll take that over another cheating scandal.

[Sam's Army]

Oh No! Not religion! People's ears (or eyes) will bleed! There is NO SUCH THING as free speech for religious types! Our forefathers demanded it be that way! (ACLU inspired sarcasm)

[stuartcr]

Wouldn't you think a top graduating cadet would be smart enough to know what kind of flack this would generate?

[vigilo]

"...the constitutional separation of church and state."

Does this author really believe this?

[Cogadh na Sith]

The academy has been under investigation because of complaints that evangelical Christians have harassed cadets who do not share their faith

That happens on active duty and throughout the AF. The 'Christian Mafia' in the AF is strong and vengeful.

It's a distraction to duty and a hindrance to good order and discipline.

[TheDon]

And why is this news worthy?

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Emailing everyone on your organization's mailing list for personal reasons is always a bad idea.

[Mach9]

What, exactly, from a college senior, constitutes "official email"? If this kid is prosecuted, harrasssed, disciplined, or even upbraided by any brass at the academy, I can PROMISE alumni response. Maybe it's a good thing; that school's gone so far down the tubes that it needs a shake-up.

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

I found this quote on a shirt, I was going to use it as my tagline, but chose the one I currently have instead.

Why Is There Enough Religion To Incite War, But Not Enough Religion To Instill Tolerance?

It is not overly religious, but I think it covers the current world situation rather well.

[Congressman Billybob]

If this was a personal e-mail, what business is it of the AP, the Washington Post, or any other part of the MSM, WHAT this cadet chooses to write? When I was a senior in college, I wrote articles in the Yale Daily News that reached (potentially) all 10,000 members of that community.

If the Internet and e-mail had existed then, I would have used those means of communication, as this cadet did here. But back then, there was no studied hostility to any of the subjects I was writing about. Nobody worried their little heads about what I was writing.

It seems to me that the AP, Post, etc. should be told that it's none of their business. Note also that the MSM is careful not to sully their pages with any direct quotes from this disgusting Jesus fellow. LOL.

Congressman Billybob

Latest column: "The Gunfight at Not-OK Corral"

[jos65]

The Washington Post ^ | 1 June 2005 | Robert Weller

Just another journalistic wannabee, and I use the term journalistic very loosely. There is no story here at all.
It appears Weller simply wants to stir the pot.

[Tribune7]

The academy has been under investigation because of complaints that evangelical Christians have harassed cadets who do not share their faith, in violation of the constitutional separation of church and state.

And what about the Constitutional protection of the right to express one's belief or opinion.

And what exactly do they mean by "harassed"? I suspect it means these Christians are expressing their view -- not threatening or ridiculing those who disagree.

[Gritty]

It's a good thing the Washington Post wasn't around when George Washington was in command. They would have been jihading all over his case as well and for the same reasons.

[DocRock]

Religion in the military? Here is a little history lesson from our founders. I am from Muhlenberg County Kentucky, which is named after Gen. Peter Muhlenberg, seen here in this statue inside the U.S. Capitol!

Peter Muhlenberg Statue
U.S. Capitol

"In January of 1776, Muhlenberg sent word for his congregation to gather for his farewell sermon. Ascending his familiar pulpit, he preached from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. The sermon glowed throughout with devoted patriotism as the man of God told his people of his own resolve to fight and, if need be, to die for his country. He closed his message with these words: "In the language of holy writ, there is a time for all things, a time to preach and a time to pray, but the time for me to preach has passed away." Then in a voice that re-echoed through the church like a trumpet blast, he exclaimed, "And there is also a time to fight, and that time has now come." After pronouncing the benediction, Muhlenberg threw off his clerical gown and stood before his people in full military uniform. Stepping down the aisle, he ordered the drums at the door to beat for new recruits. The whole village gathered at the church to learn what strange event had turned a quiet church meeting into a scene of bustle and excitement."

[absolootezer0]

let me get this straight, if a Christian talks about his faith it's against the law, but a muslim can say or do anything he wants, and its constitutionally protected?

[usslsm51]

"The General most earnestly requires and expects a due observance of those articles of war established for the government of the army, which forbid profane cursing, swearing and drunkenness. And in like manner, he requires and expects of all offers and soldiers not engaged in actual duty, a punctual attendance of Divine services, to implore the blessing of Heaven upon the means used for our safety and defense." General Order issued by George Washington the day after he took command of the Continental Army.

[cubreporter]

Amazing. We get junk mail all the time and we just toss it. If this person sent this out why not just toss it if it is not important to you or meaningful to you? No big deal to me.

[XR7]

Yep.
"Bear one another's burdens."
Sounds like harassment to me!
Call the ACLU.

[mtntop3]

Cadets have been required to attend religious tolerance seminars, during which they have been reminded that Air Force policy bans the use of official e-mails for personal messages.

And just what consitutes an "official e-mail" and a "personal message"???

This was clearly - and emphatically - a personal message from a graduating cadet.

There was no attempt by this graduate to indicate or imply that his message of best wishes had "offical" standing in any manner.

[little jeremiah]

later pingout.