As an athiest myself

Dear Anonymous “Athiest” (who can’t spell atheist),

The Military Religious Freedom Foundation has no problem with individuals having faith in whatever religion they choose. Fundamentalist Christians are free to believe and practice as they wish. We are opposed to those who force their beliefs onto others through various means. We are opposed to forcing soldiers to attend religious services, a coercive practice that occurs at every single ceremony the military holds. We are opposed to forcing them to wear religious emblems, such as the cross, or religious mottos. We are opposed to group prayers before missions that don’t permit non-believers or non-Christians to excuse themselves. We are opposed to military equipment issued to everyone that have biblical citations inscribed on them. Whatever psychological benefit these practices offer to the Christians who enjoy them is countered with psychological harm inflicted on non-Christians who feel betrayed by the institutionalization and official approval given to beliefs contrary to their own. These practices serve no purpose and harm a growing minority, creating inner conflict and barriers within the ranks, and breaking down the team spirit that should exist for all soldiers.