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Father, protect our religious freedoms and thank You for this stronger protection for military members. We praise you for what You are doing and Your faithfulness to us.
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The US Department of Defense (DOD) has announced it’s implementing stronger guidelines to safeguard religious liberty for military service members.

First Liberty Institute, a legal organization that protects religious freedom, says the measure demonstrates the standards set by President Trump’s Executive Order 13798, “Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty.”

US Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper was approached by First Liberty Institute concerning the censorship of military members and chaplains by the US Army who were banned from participating in worship services off base during the coronavirus pandemic.

The amended instruction 1300.17 states that the DOD will adhere to the following:

  • Acknowledge that service members have the right to observe the principles of their religion.
  • Accommodate religious practices and procedures for service members.
  • Ensure that religious beliefs shall not serve as a foundation for discrimination, loss of promotion, education, training, or assignment.
  • Require that military departments implement training and oversee the performance of these policies and procedures regarding the religious practices of service members, commanders, chaplains, and recruiters.

Mike Berry, general counsel for First Liberty said the new directive is a huge success for members of the armed forces.   . . .

(Excerpt from CBN News. Article by Andrea Morris. Photo Credit: Getty Images.)

Are you encouraged by this stronger religious protection? Discuss in the comments!

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Joan Bartruff
September 22, 2020

Father, I am encouraged by this news. In Jesus’ Name I thank You for Executive Order 23798, and Amended
instruction 1300.17. Thank You for those in office who are protecting the freedom of Religion in the military.

Thank You for the tireless work of Mike Berry and First Liberty to fight for and preserve religious liberty.
Continue, Lord to strengthen, encourage, and support necessary ongoing efforts to dispel efforts to
silence people of Faith.

I rebuke in Jesus Name, all who harass or attempt to deprive anyone in the military, from chaplains to any Believer, from practicing, or exercising their Faith.

Please keep our military sound in spirit, body, and mind. Protect them from all dangers, as well as, their family members. In Jesus’ Name

Amen

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Gerald Schork
September 21, 2020

Great- but I wonder if this includes the ban on using or invoking the Name of Jesus Christ?

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Darlene Estlow
September 21, 2020

Thank you Father, for President Trump’s stand on and for his support of religious freedom for our service men and women. Bless those who serve our country and their families.

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