When is there too much religion emphasized in training such as suicide training for redeployment?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 05:39:42 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2015 7:48 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 07:48:31 -0400

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member As soon as religion gets mentioned on any kind of training unless is specifically a religious event, then is too much

Response by SGT Kristin Wiley made Sep 18 at 2015 8:49 AM

SGT Kristin Wiley — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 08:49:07 -0400

Look at it this way, if you're non-religious and religion gets mention does it upset you so much that you want to hurt yourself? If you are religious, and religion is mentioned, for those on the verge of suicide it could make a significant difference. Do you not think it's important to know how religion effects some of the soldiers under your supervision and how it could be beneficial to their mental health?

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 18 at 2015 8:50 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 08:50:35 -0400

Religion like politics should be private when on active duty

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2015 9:16 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:16:57 -0400

Spirituality and religion isn't the same thing. But many times, there's a group of people that mock every faith or method of spirituality.

Response by SGT Christopher Churilla made Sep 18 at 2015 9:43 AM

SGT Christopher Churilla — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:43:54 -0400

I think it all depends on how it is presented. It can be brought up as a means of self-care, something that helps people make it through difficult times, but if it becomes a sermon then there might be a problem.