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Here we have another martyr wannabe wrapping herself in victimhood in defence of her bigotry.
I seem to remember plenty of conservatives arguing that soldiers shouldn't be expressing political views when they were espousing left wing ones. No consistency, huh?
But the boldest claim she makes is that her commander gave her a choice:Either take the message down or be knocked down in both rank and pay.
As an evangelical Christian, though, she’s refusing to remove it.
“For those fearing alleged crackdowns on military personnel who support traditional marriage, an unnamed soldier’s story will raise some eyebrows.
A female Army chaplain’s assistant recently came forward, telling conservative commentator Todd Starnes that she was reprimanded for posting a message on her personal Facebook page. In it, she called homosexuality a sin and spoke out against pastors who support same-sexrelationships…
…as a result of her post, she was accused of creating an environment that was both hostile and antagonistic. But the boldest claim she makes is that her commander gave her a choice: Either take the message down or be knocked down in both rank and pay.”
So a couple of concerns are expressed in this article.
1. Can someone in the military be denied their 1[SUP]st[/SUP] Amendment Rights to free speech when they are not representing the military?
2. In light of DOMA being struck down by the Supreme Court what happens to Christian Chaplains who support only the traditional view of marriage (between one man and one woman) and refuse to lead a same-sex “marriage” ceremony?
Here we have another martyr wannabe wrapping herself in victimhood in defence of her bigotry.
Making any statement about it, face to face, electronically, out loud, print and probably in the privacy of your off base housing is probably grounds for punishment.There are gay soldiers in the U.S. military. Making public disparaging comments against their sexual orientation is definitely creating a hostile and antagonistic environment. The real question is whether statements made on facebook are considered public or not.
Well at least she didn't get Tillman-ed.
Bigotry is bigotry…
Jesus was so concerned about the "problem" he never ever addressed it.
He was really concerned about trespassing though, he gave it two mentions in the Lord's prayer. Was trespass a huge problem back then, do you think? Worse than homosexuality?
She's an evangelical. Honestly, if military doctrine is to start permitting homosexuals to join the military (openly, without persecution), then why do these people continue to fight this fight on religious footing. The military is not a religious institution nor does it bend to the will of the Church. Any Church of any kind.
Well, she's a chaplain's assistant...not sure she's gonna see much action.
"forgive those who trespass against us"
And yours is on full display.
You don’t know that.
Trespassing?
Really?
That’s the best you can do?
Forty years ago my chaplain's assistant rated a medal for his actions but his CC traded burying a past bust for marijuana for letting his actions that saved a dozen men get ignored. Chaplains were at the forward positions then and their assistant was their driver. I guess they are now.
"forgive those who trespass against us"
Exactly how is this applicable to the topic?
“For those fearing alleged crackdowns on military personnel who support traditional marriage, an unnamed soldier’s story will raise some eyebrows.
A female Army chaplain’s assistant recently came forward, telling conservative commentator Todd Starnes that she was reprimanded for posting a message on her personal Facebook page. In it, she called homosexuality a sin and spoke out against pastors who support same-sexrelationships…
…as a result of her post, she was accused of creating an environment that was both hostile and antagonistic. But the boldest claim she makes is that her commander gave her a choice: Either take the message down or be knocked down in both rank and pay.”
So a couple of concerns are expressed in this article.
1. Can someone in the military be denied their 1[SUP]st[/SUP] Amendment Rights to free speech when they are not representing the military?
2. In light of DOMA being struck down by the Supreme Court what happens to Christian Chaplains who support only the traditional view of marriage (between one man and one woman) and refuse to lead a same-sex “marriage” ceremony?
In it, she called homosexuality a sin and spoke out against pastors who support same-sexrelationships
I seem to remember plenty of conservatives arguing that soldiers shouldn't be expressing political views when they were espousing left wing ones. No consistency, huh?
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