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originally posted by: NavyDoc
a reply to: Benevolent Heretic
This is how I know you didn't serve in the military.
What sort of counseling do you imagine you need as an athiest in battle.
originally posted by: NavyDoc
You still haven't been able to describe what sort if service such a person could provide that isn't already.
originally posted by: NavyDoc
a reply to: windword
Yes to all of the above. Methinks a lot of people weighing in didn't serve a day in the military.
originally posted by: NavyDoc
a reply to: Benevolent Heretic
Right. So you are going on about something you know nothing of.
There is not a clamor nor are people not getting the service they need. What we have here is another PC stunt by malcontents with a lefty agenda a d honestly, we have enough on our plate to worry about serving somebody's lefty agenda.
I ask you again, what qualification and education gets you a "humanist chaplain?" Is there a humanist seminary? Or perhaps send in some box tops and get your humanist credentials.
Again, I ask, what does this provide that isn't already provided by a myriad of already dedicated and honorable people?
originally posted by: NavyDoc
a reply to: Benevolent Heretic
This is how I know you didn't serve in the military. Chaplains quite often give counseling and support that is very secular in nature. What sort of counseling do you imagine you need as an athiest in battle. So far I hear a lot of "I don't know but I want it anyway even though I don't know what I want."
I agree. It's really about making a point by a few people, not for any true need.
originally posted by: AfterInfinity
a reply to: FlyersFan
5- To remind all Americans that God is the source of all rights and privileges.
Then why the hell isn't he out there taking bullets for us?
originally posted by: Benevolent Heretic
originally posted by: seeker1963
But do they believe in Freedom and the Freedom of Speech?
The only thing atheists have in common is the lack of belief in a deity. So outside that, it's impossible to say what atheists as a group believe.
Grant you, Christianity is paying the price for their religion dictating government policies for years.
True, that.
However, how is this behavior any different?
They're not dictating anything. They're asking for equal treatment.
originally posted by: NavyDoc
The thing is that the military already has secular counselors--psychiatrists, psychologists, financial, legal, family counseling, omnibudsman, and the good old fashioned "talk to your sergeant." That actually works...senior NCOs have seen it all and can provide good counsel.
In addition, chaplains are trained to and expected to listen to and advise atheists and those of all faiths and can give advise and support of a non-religious nature as well, so that's already covered too.
What we have here is what is known as "a solution in search of a problem" and is really just some real life trolling by malcontents.