Christianity and proselytizing in the military (thread slice)
Wow, very impressed by the open mindedness of the participants in this forum. After seeing both gay and female soldiers serve with distinction in combat, I must say that I am ready to recognize both serving openly in combat roles. Maintaining the "good old boy" system simply becouse the "good old boys" may act violently is not in the best interest of the military. Might help to end this ridiculous forced christianity the military is so fond of right now. It is one of my biggest hesitations on accepting a commision, since as an enlisted men I can avoid it easier then as an officer.
Reed
Having just read another post of his earlier in the thread,
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Originally Posted by
CR6
Perhaps I mis-understood him.
I see that I did indeed misunderstand. Apologies William.
Not to put too fine a point on it...
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Originally Posted by
BayonetBrant
(maybe worthy of its own thread, but...)
The most criticized institution among WWI soldiers? The YMCA, which was in large measure the "USO" of the war in their reach and scope. They were accused of war profiteering, draft evasion, and above all, proselytizing.
Soldiers consistently complained about how YMCA secretaries would wait until the 'movie shows' were packed with soldiers wanting to escape the war for an hour or so before starting a group prayer. The YMCA would give away religious-themed cards for soldiers to write letters home, but would charge for everything else.
Brandt - YMCA = Young Men's Christian Association - truth in advertizing
Now back to our regularly scheduled program;)