A #Church that is neither #chaplain nor #banner As religion returns as a tool of power from Washington to Moscow to Delhi, faith risks becoming an identity weapon; the Church stays effective only by remaining free and unenlistable. My take in Global Catholic: #Church #Faith #Religion #US #RU #IN
Today, we honor the legacy of our great Chaplain Corps as we celebrate “Four Chaplains Day.” On this day in 1943, four U.S. Army Chaplains paid the ultimate sacrifice. They joined together to comfort the 902 service members aboard the USAT Dorchester as it sank after being struck by a German torpedo—only 230 survived. In their final act of selflessness, the priest, rabbi, and two ministers gave away their own lifejackets and sang comforting hymns for the men in their final moments. I am eternally thankful for the countless sacrifices Military Chaplains have made over our nation’s 250 years. As the Department of War continues our mission to Make the Chaplain Corps Great Again, I am confident the souls of our service members will be well cared for throughout generations to come. -
