Gay Army couple says chaplain barred them from marriage retreat
Your thoughts? Should Chaplains have the right to do this to soldiers?
A same-sex couple at Fort Irwin, Calif., says they have been denied participation in an Army marriage enrichment program because of their sexual orientation, even though they are legally married.
1LT T. H. With all respect sir, we all have the right to believe in what we want. Sadly, some of these believes or doctrines are based on our personal convictions or imposed on us due to our choice of affiliation. U would agree that the reson why we have ended up with so many churches and dinominations is because spiritual leaders keep disagreeing with the doctrine of the their formal ministry. That said, isn't it written in the same New Testament that thou shall not judge? Didn't Jesus say that He came to set the Law straight? In other words, doesn't he say that if u live by the 10 commandments, u should keep it all; what happens if u fail in keeping just one? Jesus talking to his deciples, told them to stay where ever they r receive. What good is a chaplain or his sponsorship doing when he shut his doors from any man regardless of who they r? On what bases do we choose who to serve, knowing that they aknowlege our services? Is it blasphemy for homosexuals to believe in Jesus Christ?
Dont u think that we have a far more responsity as christians in affirming our faith as well as bring into the fold all those we consider lost or going astray? What is the christian growth and why isn't it as alarming as others?
Go ahead an persecute the Chaplain for what he believes in. All you will probably do is make him smile.
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Concerning this article then the Army should have found a chaplain that agrees with this couple.
Army sponsored=Army responsible
But the chaplain should not be asked to betray his beliefs for anything.
No a slight change: because of this whole issue I 100% believe that PDA should be enforced to the letter.