Military Says Turbans A-OK—Crosses, Not So Much.

ban-christianityApparently you can grow beards, wear scarfs and turbans but just don’t ask to keep a crucifix or carry a Bible if you serve in the military! The Pentagon announced this Wednesday that it has relaxed the dress code to allow for Muslim members of the military to wear garb such as turbans, scarfs and longer beards.  However, if you are a practicing Christian you are still not allowed to discuss your faith or have symbols of your faith.  Feels like we are living in some twilight zone if you ask me. A statement from a Pentagon spokesman explained the decision in this way:

“An essential part of unit cohesion is establishing and maintaining uniform military grooming and appearance standards,” the amended policy states. “In so far as practicable, a Service member’s expression of sincerely held beliefs (conscience, moral principles, or religious beliefs) may not be used as the basis of any adverse personnel action, discrimination, or denial of promotion, schooling, training, or assignment.”

So removing crosses and steeples from chapels must be an exception then? 

Read more of the story here:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jan/23/pentagon-relaxes-dress-code-allow-turbans-scarves/

Michele Toth

South Carolina PolitiChick Michele Toth served as producer and co-host of a popular Fox News affiliate station WNRR1380 and still fills in regularly as guest host for the Austin Rhodes Show on WGAC 95.1 FM in Augusta, Ga. Michele has interviewed such guests as Ambassador John Bolton, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, Marco Rubio, Economist Peter Schift, and many more. Michele also has assisted as a social media strategist for political campaigns in both South Carolina and Georgia. Michele holds a Masters Degree in Management and Leadership and currently works as an Administrator for a large healthcare entity in Augusta, Georgia. Her articles have been seen on the Daily Caller and several other conservative media sites. You can follow Michele on Facebook and also on Twitter @mychel and see more of her writing/articles on her website chelholt.com.

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