Have a blessed day
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(name withheld)
The Armed Forces are religion neutral as a body. Under law, armed forces members may not publicly endorse one religion over another or religion over non-religion.
I’m afraid that by condoning the general use of the greeting “Have a blessed day” you are allowing religious belief to permeate non-religious areas.
This may not appear to be a huge violation but any violation of the US Constitution is a serious event.
The act of saying “Have a blessed day” is no different than a person greeting others publicly with “May the Goddess Krishna bless and keep you or “Apollo says Hi!”
In the right circumstances such as a scheduled religious service in which all members are in total agreement with the proceedings and content, any demonstration of religious belief is welcome and protected.
Religious freedom is not a one way street. All must be afforded this freedom and all must participate based on civil as well as religious law.
Sincerely,
Rick Baker
Capt. USAF (Ret)
Volunteer
Military Religious Freedom Foundation