Latest "religion in the military" stories

Stop the ‘knee-jerk’ reactions to ‘anti-religion activists,’ 20 congressmen tell senior DoD leaders

Lawmakers asked the Pentagon to stop appeasing “anti-religion activists," citing recent complaints made by an advocacy group amid the coronavirus pandemic

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

A ‘defining feature of masculine men’ — soldier’s Norse pagan faith earns beard waiver

The beard must be kept within a maximum length of two inches.

3 years ago

Army denies soldier’s request to grow beard in observance of Flying Spaghetti Monster religion

The importance of one’s hair or beard can never be understated.

4 years ago

Lawsuit filed over Bible display at New Hampshire VA hospital; uproar ensues

A dispute over a Bible display at the Manchester Veterans Affairs hospital in New Hampshire is erupting into a full-fledged war, to include close-air support and vows from both sides to trample the enemy underfoot.

By Kent Miller

4 years ago

Letter: Putting a stop to anti-Semitism

A former Army major and Pittsburgh native recalls an incident at boot camp that prevented him from practicing his faith.

4 years ago

‘Spiritual fitness’ not just about God, sergeant major of the Marine Corps says

"Spiritual fitness" is about Marines' dedication to put their lives at risk for all U.S. service members.

By Jeff Schogol

5 years ago

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