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Congressional press release.
"Representative Doug Lamborn (CO-05) and Representative Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) sent a letter signed by forty-three Members of Congress urging the Navy to deny the appointment of a secular-humanist to the role. Fundamentally, the chaplain corps is a religious institution that should ascribe to the religious needs of men and women in uniform. An individual with an avowed opposition to religion itself cannot fulfill the mission and duties of a chaplain, no matter how accomplished the candidate may be.

"The very definition of the chaplaincy was at stake here, so I am relieved to see the Navy's response," Rep. Lamborn said. "Appointing a secular-humanist or atheist chaplain would have gone against everything the chaplaincy was created to do. I applaud the Navy for upholding a traditional definition of the chaplaincy, which has been repeatedly confirmed by Congress and the DOD. The installment of an atheist chaplain would inevitably open the door to a host of chaplains representing many other philosophical worldviews, thus eroding the distinct religious function of the chaplain corps to the detriment of service members.

"The chaplaincy is older than our country and was instituted by General Washington to meet the religious needs of his troops," Rep. Hartzler added. "This historic institution serves a vital purpose for today's service members, ensuring the free exercise of religion for our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines. I am pleased to hear that Navy has upheld the integrity of the chaplaincy."

Watch! Dr. Chaps' new TV episode explaining the "Atheist Chaplain" story--> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_FFMIpEPRQ

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