National Security
Atheist group: Court martial USAF general for sharing faith
Chad Groening (OneNewsNow.com)
Thursday, May 21, 2015
In a speech at the National Day of Prayer Task Force event earlier this month, Major General Craig Olson credited God for his accomplishments in the military, and referred to himself as a "redeemed believer in Christ."
But the Air Force Times reports that Mikey Weinstein, president of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, has taken issue with Olsen's remarks. Weinstein has called for him to be severely punished.
“[Major General Craig Olson must be court martialed] aggressively and very visibly brought to justice for his unforgivable crimes and transgressions," Weinstein proclaimed.
Weinstein sent a letter to the Air Force Chief of Staff, accusing Olsen of violating rules within the Air Force, which he claims prohibits airmen from endorsing a particular faith or belief.
Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty Executive Director Ron Crews says Weinstein's charges are completely unfounded.
"This Air Force officer major general has every right to speak about his faith,” Crews asserts.
Crews contends that Olson was not proselytizing — only expressing his gratitude for how God has blessed and guided him throughout his military career.
“He was not ordering anybody to believe the way he believes,” Crews continued. “He is saying this is what Jesus Christ has done for me in my life."
Crews doesn't believe Weinstein's accusations will stick.
"This Air Force officer is protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution, so Mr. Weinstein is totally off base here in charging that this Air Force officer ought to be court martialed,” Crews explained. “[There is] no way that is going to happen."
Crews has sent a letter to the Air Force Chief of Chaplains in support of General Olson.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/national-security/2015/05/21/atheist-group-court-martial-usaf-general-for-sharing-faith#.VV9TE405CM8
But the Air Force Times reports that Mikey Weinstein, president of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, has taken issue with Olsen's remarks. Weinstein has called for him to be severely punished.
“[Major General Craig Olson must be court martialed] aggressively and very visibly brought to justice for his unforgivable crimes and transgressions," Weinstein proclaimed.
Weinstein sent a letter to the Air Force Chief of Staff, accusing Olsen of violating rules within the Air Force, which he claims prohibits airmen from endorsing a particular faith or belief.
Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty Executive Director Ron Crews says Weinstein's charges are completely unfounded.
"This Air Force officer major general has every right to speak about his faith,” Crews asserts.
Crews contends that Olson was not proselytizing — only expressing his gratitude for how God has blessed and guided him throughout his military career.
“He was not ordering anybody to believe the way he believes,” Crews continued. “He is saying this is what Jesus Christ has done for me in my life."
Crews doesn't believe Weinstein's accusations will stick.
"This Air Force officer is protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution, so Mr. Weinstein is totally off base here in charging that this Air Force officer ought to be court martialed,” Crews explained. “[There is] no way that is going to happen."
Crews has sent a letter to the Air Force Chief of Chaplains in support of General Olson.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/national-security/2015/05/21/atheist-group-court-martial-usaf-general-for-sharing-faith#.VV9TE405CM8
2 comments:
I would bet that these alleged "athiests" are actually a jewish (or muslim) based group out to stomp all established American religions. Same as Norman Lears' American Way, and other groups labled "American" of "Federal", etc but are actually a front for Jewish/Zionist agendas. See Veterans Today for more info on these great deceptions.
I was gonna' say..............Mikey WEINSTEIN? Reeeeeeally? Hey Mikey, you still workin' on those 'Protocols'? Bibi called and said to stand down 'cause the jig is up, the truth is out, and you and all of your friendZZZZZZ are toast!!! LOL
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