A Chaplain and an Atheist Go to War

Discussion in 'Politics & Religion' started by stOx, Sep 5, 2010.

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    They say there are no atheists in foxholes. There's one on the front lines here, though, and the chaplain isn't thrilled about it.

    Navy Chaplain Terry Moran is steeped in the Bible and believes all of it. His assistant, Religious Programs Specialist 2nd Class Philip Chute, is steeped in the Bible and having none of it.

    Together they roam this town in Taliban country, comforting the grunts while crossing swords with each other over everything from the power of angels to the wisdom of standing in clear view of enemy snipers. Lt. Moran, 48 years old, preaches about divine protection while 25-year-old RP2 Chute covers the chaplain's back and wishes he were more attentive to the dangers of the here and now.

    It's a match made in, well, the Pentagon.

    "He trusts God to keep him safe," says RP2 Chute. "And I'm here just in case that doesn't work out."
    http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703467004575463833265055248.html
     
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    That line could totally be in a movie. :D
     
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    is this like a version of the onion or is this a real story?
     
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    You've never heard of the Wall Street Journal, right?
     
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