Banned for Praying in Jesus' Name in the US Military
Did you know that this was happening here in America? Here's a story published by KESQ News.
CAPITOL HILL More than 50 members of Congress are asking President Bush to issue an executive order permitting military chaplains to pray however God leads them.
Congressman Walter Jones says he wrote and circulated the appeal after hearing from military chaplains who say they're being banned from praying in Jesus' name.
The North Carolina Republican says one chaplain wrote that "religious persecution is taking place in the Army on a daily basis."
Jones says he's heard similar complaints from the Navy, Air Force and Marines.
Congressman Jones says he hopes Americans will call the White House and urge President Bush to uphold what he considers chaplains' free speech and religious rights.
Many chaplains chose to pray non-sectarian prayers to accommodate persons of all faiths.
What do you think about this? Should Christian chaplains have to stop praying in Jesus' name?