News Speak of God....get court-martialed

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http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/1...e-court-martialed-group-says/?intcmp=trending

An Air Force general who recently spoke about how God has guided his career should be court-martialed, a civil liberties group is saying.

In a speech at a National Day of Prayer Task Force event on May 7, Maj. Gen. Craig Olson credits God for his accomplishments in the military, and refers to himself as a “redeemed believer in Christ.”

The Air Force Times reports that the Military Religious Freedom Foundation has taken issue with Olson’s remarks, is calling for the two-star general to be court-martialed and "aggressively and very visibly brought to justice for his unforgivable crimes and transgressions."

The group authored a letter to Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Walsh, arguing that Olson’s speech violates rules within the Air Force, which prohibits airmen from endorsing a particular faith or belief.

The group, which believes that the American flag and the U.S. Constitution are the only religious symbol and scripture, respectively, for those who serve in the military, also wants other service members who helped Olson to be investigated and punished "to the full extent of military law."


During Olson’s 23-minute talk, the Air Force Times reports, Olson spoke of "flying complex aircraft; doing complex nuclear missions — I have no ability to do that. God enabled me to do that."
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I've come to the conclusion that these groups who gripe and file lawsuits do nothing but look for things to attack. That's all they do....period. No one complained of the General's speech, except those who want to attack God in any way possible.
 
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Are these groups sponsored by Kim Jong-un :confused:
 
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Well, with the "level" that they want the man prosecuted, it does look like they are at least related!
 
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Seriously? "...aggressively and very visibly brought to justice for his unforgivable crimes and transgressions." Unforgivable crimes and transgressions for simply saying there is some power greater than himself who makes it all possible? What a humble and unpretentious man - and what does he get for it? Court-martialed? :mad: This tiny fraction of a percent of the population that are atheists are out of control and need to be slapped down through the court system.
 
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If these men are willing to serve their country, potentially give their life defending it, then they should be able to externalize their religious beliefs in whatever way they choose, as long as no military dress codes are broken. Thanking God, wearing a cross, saying a Hail Mary... none of that is proselytizing. :mad:
 
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