Topic
Chaplains
The Truth About World War II's True Shepherds
Chaplains watched over their flocks in the midst of great danger.
November 12, 2012
Chaplains Watch and Wait after DADT Ends
Some chaplains are more cautious than others as the military lifts the ban on gays and lesbians from serving openly.
September 22, 2011
Atheists in the Foxholes—as Chaplains
Why the military's inclusion of non-believing chaplains matters.
May 20, 2011
Some Chaplains Plead, Don't Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell
Military policy on gays and lesbians survives one more round.
September 22, 2010
An Olympic Chaplain
The head Christian chaplain at the Vancouver Olympics draws on years of playing professional hockey in U.S. and Sweden.
February 15, 2010
Nurturing the Living
The Army chaplain shortage is less about low numbers than about redefining what chaplains are for.
August 21, 2007
Not Just Chaplains
Parachurch organizations are filling in the gaps through ministry to troops and their families.
August 21, 2007
Military Chaplains Don't Mind Prayer Guidelines 
Plus: Prayers of strangers don't help the sick, no out of state same-sex marriages in Mass., and more articles from online sources around the world.
March 31, 2006
Evangelical Groups Praise New Air Force Rules
Plus: Turkey's anti-Catholic violence, John Piper on the riots, Jesus existence case tossed, and other stories from online sources around the world.
February 10, 2006
Air Force Issues Revised Guidelines on Religion
Interpretation varies on what one-page "interim" document means.
February 9, 2006
New Air Force Religion Guidelines May Restrict Evangelism
Policy allowing chaplains "to instruct and/or evangelize" withdrawn, lawsuit seeks explicit ban on all members.
October 28, 2005
Faith, Fear, War, Peace
Snapshots of the grim and 'happy' ministry of today's military chaplains.
December 1, 2004
Readying for Takeoff
According to airport chaplain, travelers don't take flying for granted after September 11.
November 12, 2001
Experts Say Spiritual Roots Will Aid in Coping With Catastrophe
"Pray and connect with others, advise nation's chaplains"
September 1, 2001
Fire Department Chaplain Dies in the Line of Duty
Father Mike is remembered for compassion and always being first on the scene.
September 1, 2001
The Rise of the Corporate Chaplain
Chaplains are a rising regiment of corporate America’s human-resources army, as employers have found that a pastoral touch is often more appealing to workers than an impersonal hotline of the sort included in many benefits packages. (Businessweek)
Police chaplains told not to use 'Jesus' in official prayers
Joining a move toward nonsectarian prayer, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has asked its chaplains to stop including Jesus in their invocations at official department ceremonies. (News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.)
Australian Court Invalidates School Chaplains Championed By Atheist Head of State
Atheist prime minister has defended program for years; top court says it violates not religious freedom, but spending authority. (CT Liveblog)
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