Posted on Jan 21, 2016
Does the military have the right to control what you are allowed to believe... religiously speaking?
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If you believe you can have multiple wives or husbands, can the military say no? Or the government as a whole, can they say, "if you believe that, you are not allowed in our military", even though it does not hinder your performance, military manner, or evals. Does religious beliefs complicate a military career?
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As long as one's religious beliefs do not run counter to the laws of the land, for example, polygamy, the Government has no right to interfere. The phrase, "Freedom of Religion" is tangible and must be accepted. Nevertheless, there are many unofficial Mormon sects, called Mormon Fundamentalists, that practice polygamy despite that Congress outlawed the practice in 1889/1890. Law enforcement continues to look the other way when faced with that problem.
To set the record straight, such Mormon Fundamentalists have no connection or affiliation with the main body headquartered in Salt Lake City. They are considered apostates and are excommunicated.
To set the record straight, such Mormon Fundamentalists have no connection or affiliation with the main body headquartered in Salt Lake City. They are considered apostates and are excommunicated.
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This question is irrelevant. The military is not a democracy and it doesn't matter what you believe in. All military personnel are expected to be familiar with and abide by the Uniform Code of Military Justice as well as applicable service instructions, memorandums, and manuals.
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Maj (Join to see)
Fair comment in regards to the expectation to be familiar with all that you listed, as well that the military is not a democracy. But it is the military of a democratic republic, one which guarantees religious freedom. Both US law and military directives specify the requirement, when mission allows, to respect religious freedom. We must be familiar as well with applicable directives concerning religious freedom, and with the constraints and caveats given, follow those as well.
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PO1 Jack Howell
Be that as it may, a hijab would detract from the appearance of the uniform and ans such should not be authorized for wear with any uniform.
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You can BELIEVE whatever you want, but you have to BEHAVE in accordance with standards. If your religious beliefs require you to not swear allegiance to a a country, then you can't serve. You can believe in polygamy, but if you are married to more than one spouse you'll get prosecuted......
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No. But funny story. Second week of boot camp getting inoculated for every disease known, drill sergeant is asking religious preference so the Army could stamp it on a dog tag. I had this one guy in my platoon when asked his religion answered satanist. The drill sergeant repeated him with "no preference" It doesn't sound that funny but being there watching 40 other trainees point at him and laugh.... I still chuckle
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PO2 Morton Scisco
Hahaha. The answer is Yes, though. Article 134 is UCMJ Catch-all reason for getting kicked out of the military without having religious beliefs as the subject.
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No, just as I don't think any theology should have control over the military. What I love about the military, from a civilian perspective is the unique religious unity. That you do not see outside of the military sector. I think if all religions could apply some form of military conduct in terms of unity, this world would be a better place. Just saying.
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