PlayALLtheGames
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I just attended a promotion ceremony for a friend who is becoming captain. Twice during, we were asked to bow our heads and listen to Christian prayers. There was no subtlety; plenty of references to the "heavenly father" and Jesus. The speaker asked god to guide us and help us with, you know, everything. I even learned that "all promotions come from [god.]"
Wasn't a big deal but I had no idea religion was so overtly expressed in official, military-related events like this. I know about military chaplains but those are obviously optional.
I don't see any reason why there should be any prayers involved in a promotion ceremony. Does separation of church and state not apply to the military?
Wasn't a big deal but I had no idea religion was so overtly expressed in official, military-related events like this. I know about military chaplains but those are obviously optional.
I don't see any reason why there should be any prayers involved in a promotion ceremony. Does separation of church and state not apply to the military?