Religious pressure on our troops

I was reading the article from the standpoint that a minorty group were given a place of worship. I mean isn't that a good thing?

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It's a step in the right direction, sure. But kinda like when the Suffragettes got women the vote - there was still a long way to go to reach equality / get rid of discrimination.

This quote from Ruv Draba stood out to me.

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Originally Posted by Navy Machinist's Mate Second Class Joel Wheeler
My friend happened to be Wiccan. Her request was denied and she was told that not only was she not allowed to read the evening prayer (because only the Chaplain(s) were allowed to do so) but that her group could no longer meet in the chapel because the Xtians had to purify the sanctuary after every time the Wiccans met.

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I don't know. It bothers me. Where I work the chapel is open 24 hours a day, and we publicise that so people can feel free to use it. We ask that groups let us know but if it isn't in use you can go in and pray or meditate or whatever. One student told me he naps there. It seems extreme to say you have to purify it after Wiccans meet. Guess I am not a fundy.

sassandgroove said:

This quote from Ruv Draba stood out to me.
I don't know. It bothers me.

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Me too, Sass. A bit like washing after you've shaken hands with someone from another ethnicity.