can u pactice any religion while doing your service in the navy???

Question

satanist trying to join the navy

Answer 1

You can, but you will be expected to do so within the confines of federal, state and military law (even Native Americans in the service are not allowed to use peyote, even though it is partt of religous/cultural rituals for some tribes). You will also be expected to do so in a way that does not place any of your fellow sailors at risk, to be respectful of other's beliefs and to not attempt to convert those you work with. Also, in many offices, discussion of religon is limited out of respect for the fact that there are so many different beliefs represented by members of the military. You would also be expected to be respectful of any cultural issues that could arise if stationed in an overseas location. I have known many followers of "alternative" religons (although no practicing satanists) during my long association with the military and while they all continued to follow thier beliefs, many often chose to keep them private as revealing them often caused issues with the others they served with (the first post would be a typical response of many). You will be expected to show respect by bowing your head and remaining silent during any dedications or blessings during official formations or ceremonies. Finally, the military does not have to make allowances for time off for any religous holidays, ceremonies or other gatherings. Often times they will try to do what they can, but mission always comes first. And, simply because of your choice of religon, I would expect plenty of questioning if you did request a day for religous purposes.

Answer 2

In theory, yes. However, if you were using your religion to get out of dangerous or unpleasant duty that may be grounds for a other-than-honorable discharge.
And if your religious beliefs/practices are deemed to be an impairment to the safety, security, morale & productivity of your command/department you would likely be 'strongly encouraged' to explore other career options. And if your beliefs are openly known, you would likely find yourself disliked & distrusted by your shipmates.
Better if you just kept your beliefs to yourself and answered 'no preference' to any written or verbal questions regarding your religion.

Answer 3

You can worship anything you want in your free time. While you are on duty or in uniform it should be totally unknown what you worship. No religious medalions or anything are surposed to be visable while you are in uniform. When in uniform the only things people should know about you are branch of service, last name, rate, and rank and depending on uniform what kind of ribbons and awards you have recieved.

Answer 4

Sure. You are free to practice your religion. Unfortunately Anton Levey passed away before he could train any of his clergy for positions as Chaplain Corps Officers. If you don't know who Levey was, then you are just trying to pull someone's leg.

Answer 5

Freedom of religion is a given. How you wish to practice that is another thing. I'm sure there must be limits somewhere about sacrifices and bloodletting and such....

Answer 6

You may legally practice whatever religion you wish, AS LONG AS those practices do not violate civil or criminal law, or violate the UCMJ.(Uniform Code of Military Justice) Don't expect any special consideration for your religion.

Answer 7

Yes, but be prepared to have christian rituals thrust upon you once in a great while. For instance during ceremonies you'll be expected to bow your head in prayer.

Answer 8

Check with your recruitor. Personally I think you would have problems in any military branch, while there is freedom of religion, the miliatry may not see it that way.

Answer 9

Yes you can.

One of this country's freedoms is that of religion.

While most will not agree with your choice it is your choice.

Chad

Answer 10

actually yes, but you will not find organized services. currently no authorized Chaplains or laypersons practice Satanism.