Religion in the Canadian Forces & in Canadian Society

[muskrat89]

Unfortunately the later are often somewhat thin in expressing anything beyond an abiding faith and quite frankly I have been looking for good and cogent arguments that I can adopt for the religious character

http://www.amazon.com/The-Case-Faith-Investigates-Christianity/dp/0310234697/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381179684&sr=8-1&keywords=a+case+for+faith+lee+strobel

I would start there...

 

[GAP]

meh.....

 

[FJAG]

http://www.amazon.com/The-Case-Faith-Investigates-Christianity/dp/0310234697/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381179684&sr=8-1&keywords=a+case+for+faith+lee+strobel

I would start there...

Had a look at the Amazon sample and it might fit the bill. Checked my library and they have it so have e-ordered it. Thanks for the tip.

 

[RSipkes]

How does someone in the army maintain a relationship with God in the army? I have many friends who have joined and lost their faith in God. It may not be because of the army but other reasons but there is a pattern with raises some concern for me. I am trying to get in. https://www.facebook.com/bibleversezdaily?ref=hl is a facebook page that posts daily bible texts and it helps me a lot. But I wont be able to view any of that after I join the army, right? Anyone else with this concern?

 

[PMedMoe]

Why wouldn't you be able to view Facebook after you join the Army?

As far as maintaining a relationship with God, that is your choice and your employment shouldn't have any bearing on it.

Or is this just a post to spam your a FB link?

 

[dangerboy]

How does someone in the army maintain a relationship with God in the army? I have many friends who have joined and lost their faith in God. It may not be because of the army but other reasons but there is a pattern with raises some concern for me. I am trying to get in. https://www.facebook.com/bibleversezdaily?ref=hl is a facebook page that posts daily bible texts and it helps me a lot. But I wont be able to view any of that after I join the army, right? Anyone else with this concern?

Why do you think you can't access Facebook or read the bible if you join the forces?  During your initial training you might not be able to access Facebook daily but they will not stop you from having access to the original source material, the bible.

 

[George Wallace]

How does someone in the army maintain a relationship with God in the army?

Well.  I don't know.  Perhaps you can ask one of the Padres/Rabbis/Imams currently serving.

As others have already pointed out, you are free to practice your faith, whatever it may be, as a member of the CAF.

 

[vonGarvin]

As I read this thread, I note that I have a Canadian Forces' issue Bible (Catholic edition) off to my side.  I suspect a facebook page spam. 

 

[GnyHwy]

As others have already pointed out, you are free to practice your faith, whatever it may be, as a member of the CAF.

Even Wiccan is recognized!

 

[TangoTwoBravo]

On the off-chance that you are sincere in your question, my service with the army has actually deepened my relationship with God.

 

[Metsuke]

As the subject says, is Germanic paganism accepted in the CAF? Would I be allowed to wear my Mjölnir necklace, a symbol of my beliefs, or would I be required to take it off? 

 

[Marchog]

Is this trollery? You've been reading this article haven't you?

http://www.duffelblog.com/2014/01/marines-religious-freedom/#!bCivE6

 

[George Wallace]

Look at http://army.ca/forums/threads/99416/post-1022745.html#msg1022745

Then look at the Canadian Forces Dress Regulations on the wearing of jewelry. 

 

[brihard]

Hardly an unreasonable question. Either the CF accepts religion or it does not. If it does, the same treatment must be offered to all religions. I don't see Thor'a hammer as any less silly than a kirpan, a cross necklace, not eating pork or praying five times a day.

 

[George Wallace]

Hardly an unreasonable question. Either the CF accepts religion or it does not. If it does, the same treatment must be offered to all religions. I don't see Thor'a hammer as any less silly than a kirpan, a cross necklace, not eating pork or praying five times a day.

The problem doesn't lie there.  What matters is what the Dress Regulations state on the wearing of jewelry.

 

[Remius]

Depends on wether or not it is a recognised religion in Canada.  Given that it likely falls unde new-paganism it might be.  All depends on the resaonable accomodation and how necessary the wearing of Thor's Hammer is to the religion and under what circumstances.  As much as we accomodate religion, it is surprising how accomodating and flexible some religions are when you ask the right questions. 

 

[brihard]

The problem doesn't lie there.  What matters is what the Dress Regulations state on the wearing of jewelry.

As we all know, dress regs can flex for religious requirements. The regs can't sudden become inflexible as a fabricated cop out when someone arbitrarily decides a given religion doesn't count.

 

[Privateer]

Interesting to note that, in the USA, the Department of Veterans Affairs includes "Hammer of Thor" as an authorized "emblem of belief" for inscription on the headstones of deceased veterans.  See item #55 on the link:  http://www.cem.va.gov/hmm/emblems.asp

 

[ModlrMike]

Rather than wring one's hands over the is it, is it not allowed question, perhaps wearing a chain long enough so the emblem hangs below the collar line might work. Some thing like the ID tags chain perhaps?

 

[Brasidas]

Rather than wring one's hands over the is it, is it not allowed question, perhaps wearing a chain long enough so the emblem hangs below the collar line might work. Some thing like the ID tags chain perhaps?

Through my courses, crucifixes were always held to that standard. "Its ok as long as I can't see it, and its not ok if I can."