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In reply to the discussion: DOD Officially Drops 180 Faiths From Military's Recognized Religion List [View all]slightlv
(8,092 posts)41. Seems like it was just recently we
Won pur fight for Wicca to be recognized, although we still had to fight to keep Christians from desrcrating our worship areas. And just like that they once again disregard our existence.
Okay... as much as I detest the move I gotta ask... UU??? Christ, what did they do to offend anybody?!
Wonder how much of the military would be left if all the other faiths got up and walked out due to discrimination. Some of us had to do mental twists just to feel ok with enlisting. So let's see, I'm Craft, and a woman. Not good enough to fight for our country the way this DoW wants. But I can still fight for it in my own witchy way. Hail Hecate!
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DOD Officially Drops 180 Faiths From Military's Recognized Religion List [View all]
bluedigger
17 hrs ago
OP
get rid of the chaplaincy. let people who kill for a living work out their contradictions nt
msongs
17 hrs ago
#3
In the midst of an illegal war with Iran it's good to know Hegseth is focused on what is important
Raven123
16 hrs ago
#27
That goes against Wicca beliefs, and is actually really insulting to them
obamanut2012
15 hrs ago
#36
UUs are strong supporters of LGBQT rights, racial rights, immigrant rights, reproductive rights and
Wicked Blue
13 hrs ago
#45