Comments on: US Air Force Takes Steps To Silence Bible Believing Christians In It’s Ranks

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christian questions — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 01:41:35 +0000

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By: Antisocialist

Antisocialist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:51:19 +0000

Just leave if youre a Christian. And state why you are leaving, btw that guy in the photo looks shady.

By: ed

ed — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 02:44:11 +0000

The story of Daniel comes to mind, he continued to pray 3 time a day even after he knew the king’s edict was in force. I say if you are a true Christian in the Armed Forces, you continue to follow what God has commanded you to do and let Him worry about the consequences like Daniel did. “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living god.” ~ Hebrew 10:31

By: randy

randy — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:55:13 +0000

We will stand firm in the Lord we as C/f’s ( Christ followers) know we are nearing the end and Christ will come to take us home to be in heaven worshiping God for eternity so we will not stop now or ever! All praise and glory be to Jesus who is our one true God the Father,Son,and Holy Spirit.

By: Jody

Jody — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 00:42:09 +0000

So many reactionary comments! The post doesn’t say the military forbids personal faith! Forcing your faith on others is forbidden. A Christian enlisted man doesn’t have to put up with a Catholic’s constant invitations to mass, confession, etc. It does not prevent sharing one’s faith one-on-one. If you’re asked privately, you can share. That’s how I was saved: I saw a friend was able to handle stress so much better than I; I asked her how she did it, and she shared her faith. It is how I have been blessed to share my faith many times. Nobody can stop us from praying!

By: John

John — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:43:04 +0000

AFI 1-1 dated 7 Aug 12
2.11. Government Neutrality Regarding Religion. Leaders at all levels must balance constitutional protections for an individual’s free exercise of religion or other personal beliefs and the constitutional prohibition against governmental establishment of religion. For example, they must avoid the actual or apparent use of their position to promote their personal religious beliefs to their subordinates or to extend preferential treatment for any religion. Commanders or supervisors who engage in such behavior may cause members to doubt their impartiality and objectivity. The potential result is a degradation of the unit’s morale, good order, and discipline.
This is vague. The key words are “must avoid”. The interpretation of this is subjective. As a military member who supervises I do not call subordinates in and make them hear the Gospel. I do have Christian tracks and items of the like on my desk, which will not be removed. If asked I will share the message of Christ, I will obey those appointed over me as Jesus commanded as long as it is not contrary to the Bible. Still this is the begining of the end for our military. Maranatha!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:27:32 +0000

I think this may be a case of sensationalism by Christians. I personally see nothing wrong with leaders avoiding “the actual or apparent use of their position to promote their personal religious beliefs to their subordinates or to extend preferential treatment f…or any religion.” Even as a little ol’ SSgt, I have always been open about my Christians convictions, but will always take precautions against using my position to make others feel awkward or uncomfortable. Furthermore, it would certainly be unethical to give ANY sort of preferential treatment to an airman because he happens to be a Christian or any other faith group. I have found this to be a far better witness than trying to push my rank when talking about religious issues. Maybe we should keep in mind that this reg. also protects Christians from being discriminated against by superiors of other belief systems (Atheism, Islam, etc). Like Jesus said, we should be wise as serpents and harmless as doves…

By: Marianne

Marianne — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 05:08:08 +0000

Who would have thought it would go this far in our own lifetime. How quickly good has become evil and evil good. Does this mean that the muslims will be stopped from pushing their agenda? I doubt it, they can’t even contain them locally. But Christians? well they are a peaceful lot and easy to contain. Wow! Maranatha Come Lord Jesus.

By: Sonya Finkey

Sonya Finkey — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 04:53:49 +0000

Interesting comment. I’d add, everybody feels the influence of Satan. They use drugs, power and pleasure to mitigate the pain. They swim in original sin, like fish in the ocean. Most don’t even know.

By: Sonya Finkey

Sonya Finkey — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 04:48:08 +0000

Well said Ned.

By: Sonya Finkey

Sonya Finkey — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 04:47:21 +0000

I think it’s getting our military ready to be absorbed into a “global force for good”. Nationalism is falling by the wayside for the Global Village and New World Order. All as per prophecy.

By: Sonya Finkey

Sonya Finkey — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 04:43:49 +0000

On the surface it’s a mess: freedom of speech vs. freedom of religion. In the service, one has to follow orders. Have peace about it, knowing that no one can come to Jesus Christ unless the Father draws that person. “He who has ears let him hear.” Some have ears, some don’t. They will come to Him irregardless of orders.