There's an old adage that there's no such thing as an atheist in a foxhole. Why do we know that's demonstrably untrue? Because one imperial grunt is suing the Army for discrimination because of his lack of belief.
Hall alleges he was denied his constitutional right to hold a meeting to discuss atheism while he was deployed in Iraq with his military police unit. He says in the new complaint that his promotion was blocked after the commander of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley sent an e-mail post-wide saying Hall had sued .... According to the lawsuit, Hall was counseled by his platoon sergeant after being informed that his promotion was blocked. He says the sergeant explained that Hall would be "unable to put aside his personal convictions and pray with his troops" and would have trouble bonding with them if promoted to a leadership position.
Hall responded that religion is not a requirement of leadership, even though the sergeant wondered how he had rights if atheism wasn't a religion. Hall said atheism is protected under the Army's chaplain's manual.
It's funny how Christians see the combination of atheism and soldiering as an oxymoron, which it's not - the Soviet Union anyone - yet somehow they can't see the real oxymoron of a Christian soldier.
Then again, true believers shouldn't have their faith undermined by the very good word they preach when it's inconvenient.
