Naval Chaplain Files Formal Complaint over Christian Persecution
Chaplain Wes Modder spends his days basically alone in the base chapel. He is no longer allowed into his office. By order of his commanding officer, he is not allowed even to speak to the sailors in his unit. If anyone from his unit comes into the chapel, he may not speak with them.
Modder is the victim of what amounts to a modern-day witch-hunt whereby gays in the military work to harm others who might adhere to traditional Christian views on human sexuality and marriage.
Modder’s attorneys had asked for an official Religious Accommodation, asking that he be allowed to perform his chaplain duties according to the Bible and his denomination, which is what the Department of Defense and Navy regulations require him to do. This was denied by his commanding officer.
“Captain Fahs denied Chaplain Modder’s request for the religious accommodation based on outdated regulations, which were superseded...
Paul Fountain | 1/30/2009
