Air Force Eases Rules on Religion

Washington Post: The Air Force, under pressure from evangelical Christian groups and members of Congress, softened its guidelines on religious expression yesterday to emphasize that superior officers may discuss their faith with subordinates and that chaplains will not be required to offer nonsectarian prayers.

“This does affirm every airman’s right, even the commanders’ right, to free exercise of religion, and that means sharing your faith,” said Maj. Gen. Charles C. Baldwin, the Air Force’s chief of chaplains. | story

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From Staff Sgt. Tony R. Tolley / dod.gov

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon takes off from a United Kingdom base in 2005.