On Jan 15, 2020, at 6:55 PM, John Compere wrote:
First & foremost, thank you for your military service.The US Constitution, American law & US Armed Forces regulations require our government to refrain from promoting or endorsing religion. The Constitution also provides only secular oaths & prohibits any religious tests. Even Jesus separated religion & government (Matthew 22;21; Mark 12:17). Also, Jesus & his brother opposed sworn oaths (Matthew 5:34&37; James 5:12).Your comments are morally misdirected & would be more rationally redirected toward those who disrespect & disregard our American laws & Christian scripture rather than those of us who respect & request compliance with them.
Brigadier General John Compere, US Army (Retired)Disabled American Veteran (Vietnam Era)Board Member, Military Religious Freedom Foundation (composed of over 80% Christians)
Sir,
Thank you for your service in the Army. Your resume is impressive and your contributions as a public servant of the Law appreciated.
I do believe you and Mr. Weinstein are wrong. Gen. John “Jay” Raymond swearing in the Force on the Bible doesn’t violate Article VI, I don’t know his faith but it is his choice and doesn’t restrict other member’s of faith’s from joining or establishing a religion of the Force.
There is no religious test to join any Branch of this U.S. Government. I am a and I (name withheld) think we all know what my Sir name means?
“God is my Judge” and I am ready to answer for my Life and choices.
Thank You,
(name withheld)
Response from MRFF Board Member John Compere
On Jan 16, 2020, at 2:18 PM, John Compere wrote:
Of course, military members have the right to take their oaths (sworn, unsworn or affirmed) on a religious scripture book of their choice. However, the military & our government are prohibited from requiring it for all by the US Constitution, American law & US Armed Forces regulations. That is the malfeasance. Also, please see my attached article. Thank you for your civility & sincere best wishes for the New Year.
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