US Defense Dept. Supports Stronger Religious Liberty Protections for Military Members

Posted on AllSides September 16th, 2020
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The US Department of Defense (DOD) has announced it's implementing stronger guidelines to safeguard religious liberty for military service members.

First Liberty Institute, a legal organization that protects religious freedom, says the measure demonstrates the standards set by President Trump's Executive Order 13798, "Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty."

US Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper was approached by First Liberty Institute concerning the censorship of military members and chaplains by the US Army who were banned from participating in worship services off base during the coronavirus pandemic.

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