No thread about the West Point student quitting because the campus is too Christian?

[concise]

The Associated Press: Cadet quits, cites overt religion at West Point

A cadet quitting West Point less than six months before graduation says he could no longer be part of a culture that promotes prayers and religious activities and disrespects nonreligious cadets.

Blake Page announced his decision to quit the U.S. Military Academy this week in a much-discussed online post that echoed the sentiments of soldiers and airmen at other military installations. The 24-year-old told The Associated Press that a determination this semester that he could not become an officer because of clinical depression played a role in his public protest against what he calls the unconstitutional prevalence of religion in the military.

"I've been trying since I found that out: What can I do? What can I possibly do to initiate the change that I want to see and so many other people want to see?" Page said. "I realized that this is one way I can make that change happen."

Page criticized a culture where cadets stand silently for prayers, where nonreligious cadets were jokingly called "heathens" by instructors at basic training and where one officer told him he'd never be a leader until he filled the hole in his heart. In announcing his resignation this week on The Huffington Post, he denounced "criminals" in the military who violate the oaths they swore to defend the Constitution.

Separation of church and state?

 

[dennis roadman]

West Point officials on Wednesday disputed those assertions. Spokeswoman Theresa Brinkerhoff said prayer is voluntary at events where invocations and benedictions are conducted and noted the academy has a Secular Student Alliance club, where Page served as president.

it's interesting that such a club is deemed necessary

 

[Jutt]

Page criticized a culture where cadets stand silently for prayers, where nonreligious cadets were jokingly called "heathens" by instructors at basic training and where one officer told him he'd never be a leader until he filled the hole in his heart. In announcing his resignation this week on The Huffington Post, he denounced "criminals" in the military who violate the oaths they swore to defend the Constitution

Its traditional to have an invocation and benediction for military ceremonies. Dudes under no obligation to pray.

Secondly..dude got called a heathen during his basic training. I got called everything under the sun at basic training, and i was enlisted. If dude is really getting offended by shyt like this, hes probably not officer material. I understand youve got a right to be offended by shyt..but its the damn military. They arent there to hold your fukkin hand thru it all

it's interesting that such a club is deemed necessary

Probably so dudes like this dont feel shunned because of their views.

 

[cryptosapien]

Our drill sergeants called us fakkits, used cutting edge nouns such as "cum dumpster" and use to play with this kid who wanted out so bad he poured floor cleaning solution in to his eyes. Funny stuff. I am an atheist but I went to church anyways so I could eat donuts and drink coffee. That's when I found out those little wafers they eat are literally Jesus' dead body.

 

[HoustonHeat]

Probably so dudes like this dont feel shunned because of their views.

it's the shunning that he is being critical of.

 

[88m3]

lame

 

[Mindfield333]

6 months before graduation tho?

 

[88m3]

6 months before graduation tho?

 

[Mook]

6 months before graduation tho?

coward aint want to admit he wasnt about that life.

 

[Calmye]

Faggit just didn't want to go yo war. 6mo before graduation?

 

[yoyoyo1]

Faggit just didn't want to go yo war. 6mo before graduation?

yeah but while the religious no-hopers are sent out to afghanistan beating their chests about doing the right thing for God and getting shot at, nikka is at home chilling

 

[Real Talk of NY]

yeah but while the religious no-hopers are sent out to afghanistan beating their chests about doing the right thing for God and getting shot at, nikka is at home chilling

at least they aint soft like this p*ssy. Bury me a G

 

[88m3]

at least they aint soft like this p*ssy. Bury me a G

was just listening to that track

 

[tru_m.a.c]

6 months before graduation

finish it out and really make a story

 

[Dirty Mcdrawz]

dude is a chump. some of the shyt my drill instructor said had me at his creativity for creating such immaculate insults. my "green belt" drill instructor insulted this one dude so bad i couldn't help myself but