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Are Atheist Chaplains in the Military's Future?

By Rod Anderson, CP Cartoonist
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If there aren't atheists in foxholes, why should we put them in the Chaplain Corps? Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., can't imagine. Like most leaders, he's astounded that the Navy is even considering letting someone who doesn't believe in God join the chaplaincy. Three years ago, the idea was so absurd that even Obama's military attorneys went to court to stop it. Now, with Secretary Jim Mattis at the helm, no one can quite understand why the topic is even up for discussion.

Read more: https://www.christianpost.com/news/navy-floats-idea-of-atheist-chaplains-221739/

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