MRFF Inbox Post from a Stalwart MRFF Ally “Why We Continue to Need the MRFF”
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From: (name withheld)
Subject: Why We Continue to Need the MRFF
Date: February 8, 2022 at 3:20:10 PM MST
To: Michael L Weinstein
This past week marked the 79th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Dorchester and the related tale of heroism in which four military chaplains, each representing a different faith tradition, saved lives by calming those on the ship and even giving up their live vests so that four others could live. It is a potent reminder of an aspect of American military life that some seem to have forgotten – the American military is made up of men and women of all faiths and no faiths. They are all willing to give up their lives to assure that the freedoms enshrined in our Constitution are maintained for us all.
The fact that some in our military have forgotten the story of the Dorchester and have forgotten our laws of religious freedom is why we continue to need the MRFF. As one who has served in the military and served as a Chaplain for the Albuquerque Police Department, I have seen both the pain that ignorance and disrespect of our laws can cause, as well as the peace, comfort and understanding that can come when they are properly obeyed.
I am thankful for the work of the MRFF. I hope and pray that someday, respect for all will become common place and it may, one day, no longer be needed.
(name withheld)
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The Wreaths Across America (WAA) program, which began at Army-operated Arlington National Cemetery, and is authorized via Senate resolution, offers another example of the indifference of government and military officials toward non-Christian veterans. American service members swear to uphold the Constitution not a catechism; they pledge allegiance to the flag not their faith. Because service members, expected to “volunteer” for WAA, fear expressing their opposition to the popular “holiday” program, due to Lt. Col. Scheller’s prosecution, rising anti-Semitism etc., MRFF and other religious liberty advocates must speak for them! Many thanks to Mikey Weinstein and MRFF for giving a voice to voiceless veterans interred at national cemeteries, and active duty troops who find themselves silenced!