Chaplains Serving All

An interesting article at Army.mil notes the stories of Army Chaplains who serve everyone in their units, not just those who might share the tenets of their faith:

Army Chaplain (Maj.) Chuck B. Rizer, 172nd Infantry Brigade chaplain, believes all faiths — and even agnostics or atheists — can receive help from a chaplain…

The Army expects chaplains to observe the distinctive doctrines of their faith while also honoring the right of others to observe their own faith in accordance with U.S. laws and regulations, he explained.

The military is a diverse environment, with rabbis, ministers, imams and priests who serve with conviction and commitment…

“There’s not an hour that goes by that a Soldier is not coming by and knocking on the door to ask if you have a minute,” stated Nevard. “I am like, ‘Come on in, and let’s talk.'”