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2007-07-23 02:26:19 · 9 answers · asked by Karen 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Shut up Trout
2007-07-23 02:44:22 · update #1
The story is a bit of a glurge, but having recently retired from the Army, I can tell you that it is not only possible, but common.
Chaplains have been a part of the US military since the American Revolution. I've met some that I liked better than others, but all of them are warm, compassionate, and caring. When you have to take care of the psychological woes of men and women who are thrown into the most stressful circumstances known to mankind, you have to be good.
Kudos to Father Jeff. And thanks to the Soldier who wrote the story -- yeah, there are mispellings and grammatical errors, but it is heartfelt and sincere. Not enough of the good news manages to esscape the clutches of the mainstream media in their drive to have us lose.
2007-07-23 02:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes Priests are always forward deployed in ALL branches of the military. I don't know if you know that Catholic Priests are the only Chaplains that can give last rites. Priests that are in the field love their jobs and wouldn't change their jobs for anything. Priests are always attached to Marine units as well.
2007-07-23 10:25:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I personally can't vouch for this story, but there is much like this that goes on over there. Good things that are not told to the American public all in the name of politics. This type of story hurts the mainstream media's agenda. Period.
2007-07-23 09:41:58 · answer #3 · answered by Robert S 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I retired from the Navy in 2003, We had chaplains, and yes, it is a very realistic encounter.
2007-07-23 10:15:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You'll find military chaplains doing many things,even helping to fill sandbags.
2007-07-23 09:49:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think they are called chaplains although I heard they had to rename them in IRAQ so as not to offend anyone's religion. Army Chaplains have been around for years, I know they had them in WWII, and probably longer.
2007-07-23 09:38:34 · answer #6 · answered by John M 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
JOANNE C - We are not discussing Charlie CHAPLIN!
CHAPLAINS - man of the cloth (priests,ministers) answers to GOD
2007-07-23 10:35:08 · answer #7 · answered by Ask me anything 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes all soldiers are entitled to religeous representation the priests are called chaplins they are in the royal army chaplin corps
2007-07-23 09:38:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Wow jesus the American flag and a gun - does it get worse than that -!
Who writes crap like this ?
All it is missing is the apple pie
2007-07-23 09:38:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 7⤋