When I was a section leader I had Jews, Mormans, Christians, Atheists all doing their jobs together like brothers. When I became the Plt Sgt I promoted my Christian layperson to my old position. He began removing everyone that was not Christian from his section. This put people in leadership positions that were not ready for the responsibility. I confronted him about it. He told me, "I don't belive they will have my back like my Christian brothers." I asked him about all the times he relied on me and even how I had saved his life. He answered with, "But your diffrent." He never gave a good reason why I am diffrent. I have put his section back how I think it should be.
What justification could he have for segrigating his section?
If he had a good argument I would let him run his section however he saw fit. Otherwise I see it as him setting himself up for failure.
2006-08-13 19:09:37 · 11 answers · asked by upallnite 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As a section leader he has no power to promote or demote any Marine. He was trading with other section leaders. Just because 2 men have the same rank does not mean they are both ready to be a leader.
I didn't even notice untill he had a prayer meeting.
2006-08-13 19:28:43 · update #1
Lots of good answers. I would like to choose several of them for best answer. Since I cannot I will let this go to a vote.
2006-08-15 21:13:18 · update #2
Sorry to hear this.
I have had people from various religions/ world-views report to me and that has worked well.
Cordially,
John
2006-08-13 19:12:33 · answer #1 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The individual in question obvious has much fear in his heart. TO be so concerned about the spiritual orientation of those below him, to justify such a response. Though I am a believer myself, I feel that any case as describe should be seen in the context of segregation. To promote and demote people based solely on beliefs violates the Bill of Rights. Especially when speaking of a government organization like the military.
People should be judged on ability and understanding not belief. I would rather have a well trained atheist or Muslim behind me than a incompetent christian.
2006-08-14 02:16:33 · answer #2 · answered by Jon H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ability to ones job does not depend on their belief system. The only justification he could have had was personal bias and in a situation of that of the military where you need people who are capable of shouldering the responsibility they are asked correctly to put someone in a position they are not ready for could get someone killed.
There is no good justification for segregation... America found that out the hard way.
2006-08-14 02:59:24 · answer #3 · answered by genaddt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian but I'll tell you what, you did the right thing. God never wanted us to run and hide in little huddles, he wants us out their with everyone. There is no reason whatsoever to think that one soldier is less trustworthy than another because of faith. I can only ask that you will not reflect on this experience as a standard Christian behavior.
2006-08-14 02:15:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He sounds like a religious zealot who doesn't belong in the military. He's promoting and demoting people because of their religious beliefs. Religion belongs in the church and nowhere else. More people have died in the name of God than for any other reason. If this man you speak of where commanding troops in a war, would he send non-christians out to die while keeping his christian brothers safe with him?
2006-08-14 02:21:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I never heard of that before. I in the Marines and we didn't have anything like that. We pretty much kept the religious talk off limits in my company. That is interesting though, I would have done exactly as you did. That type of behavior is not supposed to be tolerated in the military.
2006-08-14 02:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what he did was in direct violation of military rules and regulations, not to mention federal and constitutional laws. he has shown his unfitness to serve in a leadership position and should be brought up on charges. any officer would be duty bound to do so. and any no-com should be willing to send it up the chain of command for proper disposition. prejudice, whather religious or color-based is both illegal and plain stupid.
2006-08-14 02:17:28 · answer #7 · answered by de bossy one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is outright discrimination. It is illegal in the military. He has no justification, but for self righteous elitism. I'd say he has a lot to learn about people.
2006-08-14 02:15:44 · answer #8 · answered by gavroache1300 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
folks dont understand that in a foxhole all men are humans and religions are intensified but the fact that the dude will put out rounds is more imprtant than his God or lack of one ,, we where told its ok to be terrified just as long as you can function under fire and dont freeze up and so if you deposit fecal matter in the pants just continue to put out rounds and thats ok
2006-08-14 02:15:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's religious bigotry, pure and simple. And according to a lot of news reports, it's becoming more and more prevalent in the military.
2006-08-14 02:13:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋