Saturday, July 31, 2010

Senator: Military Chaplains Can Serve Gays; Gays Should Be Allowed to Serve in Military

A Michigan senator -- who believes gays should be allowed to serve openly in the armed forces -- said she has little doubt that the Pentagon will prepare military chaplains to minister to gays in the armed forces, in the event the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy is repealed.

Sen Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., said she's confident the U.S. Defense Department will work through any conflicts "in a respectful way with members of the clergy," the Christian Broadcast Network website reports today (July 31, 2010).

Some military chaplains have expressed concern that repealing the policy would hinder their ability to counsel or preach that gay sex is a sin, according to the Bible.

A Pentagon review of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy is due this December.

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