Posted by oldtanker on December 24, 2015 at 10:24:16 from (64.118.3.19):
In Reply to: Brave Soldiers Gave All posted by Married2Allis on December 24, 2015 at 06:24:34:
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And just for your clarification, the current oath for both officers and enlisted still includes "so help me God" but there is no requirement to say that repeat that part of the oath and they tell people that BEFORE the oath is administered. In fact the original oath for enlistment DID NOT INCLUDE "so help me God" for enlisted personnel, only the officers had that way back in the 1700's.
Now soldiers are given the opportunity to attend services even while in basic training. But unlike it was when I went through in 74 there is no punitive action taken against anyone choosing not to attend. When I was in basic they marched us as a company to the chapel and those wishing to go in went in. Those who chose not to attend did police calls and physical training until services were over. I was lazy, I attended services. I did not enter another Army Chapel with the exception of attending services for fallen comrades and twice to attend weddings.
That's not saying I don't believe. Don't take that the wrong way. But having read the Bible I don't believe preachers any longer.
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