Canada's Military Bans Prayers at Official Ceremonies
- The Canadian Armed Forces issued a July 29 directive banning faith-specific language, including references to God, in official military ceremonies and requiring spiritual reflections instead of prayers for all members and spiritual service providers.
- This policy applies to mandatory military events such as graduation parades, change-of-command ceremonies, honours presentations, and Remembrance Day commemorations, and includes Department of National Defence employees, contractors, and volunteers providing spiritual services.
- Faith-Specific prayers are permitted only during private pastoral care, voluntary religious services, or military funerals, while Indigenous spiritual practices are allowed if participation is voluntary and for educational or cultural reasons.
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New Canadian military policy discourages mention of God at ceremonies, calls for 'spiritual reflections' instead
The federal government has issued new guidance regulating religious observances, including the mention of God, at military ceremonies, instead suggesting what it calls “spiritual reflections.” The policy , which was issued on Wednesday, sets out rules around such “spiritual reflections” in a military setting, which it defines as “inclusive public addresses to a group of individuals that nurture resilience by fostering meaning, purpose, and spiri…
Canadian Military Expands Prayer Ban in Official Settings With New Directive Applying to All Personnel
The Canadian Armed Forces has issued new rules that expand restrictions on faith-specific language and practices during official military ceremonies and public events, including references to God. The new directive, released on July 29, applies to all Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, Department of National Defence (DND) employees, contractors, and volunteers engaged in offering “spiritual or religious services” for the CAF, expanding applica…
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From LifeSiteNews By Anthony Murdoch A Canadian Armed Forces member blasted the new 'Spiritual reflections in military settings' edict that restricts
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