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Former House Chaplain Shows Ignorance, Prejudice

Former House Chaplain Shows Ignorance, Prejudice

At Boston College, this weekend, former House Chaplain Conroy spoke about his life as a Jesuit and how that informed his ministry. During that discussion, he proudly recounted his discrimination against humanists. He said he denied a request for accommodation … Continue reading

Profile: Jared Anderson, A Chaplain Calling

Profile: Jared Anderson, A Chaplain Calling

by Chaplain Jared Anderson I wish I had recognized chaplain ingredients sooner, so I would have had a more direct path into military service. The opportunity to serve those who have served is supremely meaningful to me, and I only … Continue reading

Serving Life Between Stars and Flowers

Serving Life Between Stars and Flowers

Around the world, the Happy Human is widely known and widely recognized. However, in the Dutch military, they wear a different crest. The reason is mostly just that that’s the way it has been for 50 years. The Dutch military … Continue reading

US Chaplains meet Dutch Humanist Chaplains

US Chaplains meet Dutch Humanist Chaplains

This January, the Dutch military agreed to send representatives to visit the US. The United States has a troubling shortage of Humanist chaplains. Despite an promising memorandum from the Department of Defense last year, 0 is the exact number of … Continue reading

Remembering Scott Smith and a Tragic End

Remembering Scott Smith and a Tragic End

Update: The family has set up a fundraiser. This is confirmed and a good spot to give. https://www.gofundme.com/HelpTheSmithGirls Scott Smith killed his wife Jennifer yesterday morning, Nov 27th, 2017, and then himself. He left their two daughters and his son … Continue reading