The Constitution of the United States guarantees the practice of Free Speech and Religion and if you are not interested in either of these things you can also decide not to participate in either action by your silence.
Currently, in the military there is a regulation against what might be considered" hard core Witnessing". I am not against the promotion of one's faith and I also do not approve of coercion being used to demagogue others to my beliefs and in a military setting coercion should be discouraged. It is also fine if two different people of differing faiths talk of faith by mutual consent and this should not be restricted.
I do not agree with Mr.. Weinstein's assertion that ,"Hearing the Gospel of Jesus Christ is akin to spiritual rape and treason and that it is unconstitutional." The Gospel is not harmful and can be ignored and should in no way be used as a tool of coercion by chaplains. But the Gospel should not be shut off from discussion from those who desire to hear,discuss it and be served by the chaplains. This even goes for the other faiths who should be allowed free practice and speech as well. In America, we are told that we are many people of differing faiths and opinions and it is at least my belief that we should tolerate differing beliefs and not necessarily agree with them if we disagree. Toleration meaning not union but knowing of their existence and not begrudging them for existing, yet disagreeing on articles of faith.
I am not currently a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod , but perhaps this is the reason they do not have military chaplains.
Below are a couple of articles on the viewpoints of the Chaplain of the Senate and Breitbart whose views are divergent from one another.
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Peace/2013/05/01/Breaking-Pentagon-Confirms-Will-Court-Martial-Soldiers-Who-Share-Christian-Faith
http://www.christianpost.com/news/military-chaplains-must-contend-with-hate-speech-accusations-inclusive-prayers-not-an-issue-senate-chaplain-says-94955/
Currently, in the military there is a regulation against what might be considered" hard core Witnessing". I am not against the promotion of one's faith and I also do not approve of coercion being used to demagogue others to my beliefs and in a military setting coercion should be discouraged. It is also fine if two different people of differing faiths talk of faith by mutual consent and this should not be restricted.
I do not agree with Mr.. Weinstein's assertion that ,"Hearing the Gospel of Jesus Christ is akin to spiritual rape and treason and that it is unconstitutional." The Gospel is not harmful and can be ignored and should in no way be used as a tool of coercion by chaplains. But the Gospel should not be shut off from discussion from those who desire to hear,discuss it and be served by the chaplains. This even goes for the other faiths who should be allowed free practice and speech as well. In America, we are told that we are many people of differing faiths and opinions and it is at least my belief that we should tolerate differing beliefs and not necessarily agree with them if we disagree. Toleration meaning not union but knowing of their existence and not begrudging them for existing, yet disagreeing on articles of faith.
I am not currently a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod , but perhaps this is the reason they do not have military chaplains.
Below are a couple of articles on the viewpoints of the Chaplain of the Senate and Breitbart whose views are divergent from one another.
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Peace/2013/05/01/Breaking-Pentagon-Confirms-Will-Court-Martial-Soldiers-Who-Share-Christian-Faith
http://www.christianpost.com/news/military-chaplains-must-contend-with-hate-speech-accusations-inclusive-prayers-not-an-issue-senate-chaplain-says-94955/
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