Hey all you soldiers out there! Mandatory Christianity isn’t ok. And if you don’t think it’s happening in the military, take a second look:

Last month, Specialist Hall and the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, an advocacy group, filed suit in federal court in Kansas, alleging that Specialist Hall’s right to be free from state endorsement of religion under the First Amendment had been violated and that he had faced retaliation for his views. In November, he was sent home early from Iraq because of threats from fellow soldiers.

It seems strange, right? I mean… we’re a country of equality. Especially religious equality. But it’s amazing how little discrimination can be felt if you’re Christian too. Try spending a few days in the military as an Atheist, Muslim, Buddhist, or Jew.

Complaints include prayers “in Jesus’ name” at mandatory functions, which violates military regulations, and officers proselytizing subordinates to be “born again.”

hmmm…. sounds familiar in most units. Mandatory prayer on the unit level and in major functions. To be chastised for non-participation in prayers and religious events isn’t a shock.

Kudos for Spc. Hall for having the guts to take action against Commanders who push their personal beliefs on enlisted soldiers.

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