Atheists in U.S. military seek official recognition
A small but growing movement complains of religious bias and seeks the same status as Christians, Jews and Muslims.Capt. Ryan Jean wanted to perform well on the Army's psychological evaluation. But he also wanted to answer the questions honestly. So when he was asked whether he believed his life had a lasting purpose, Jean, an atheist, saw no choice but to say no. Full Story »
Posted by Warrior Wheatman - via LA Times (Most Emailed)
...as an army draftee back in the sixties, I can remember having to "choose" my religion, counter to my beliefs at that time(and now). I chose"Unitarian" simply out of cowardice as I feared at the time that anything more radical would raise some sergeant's eyebrows and cause me some unwanted trouble.