Does an Atheist Soldier Have to Attend a Prayer in the Army if a Chaplain Leads One in a Ceremony?

Question by churchofatheism.com: Does an atheist soldier have to attend a prayer in the army if a chaplain leads one in a ceremony?
A ceremony like change of command, awards ceremony, prior to first airborne jump, etc. Or should an atheist have to attend a prayer after a mission brief? Or should an atheist have to attend a mandated “biblical marriage counseling” as part of a class for all married soldiers prior to returning from a deployment?

I have been told I had to be present for all of the above. Is this right?

Should he even have to be present durring the prayer?
The chaplain is also in the military. By your reasoning he should also keep his beliefs to himself. My question is “is it a legal order?”

Best answer:

Answer by Mark
I don’t know, but will it kill him if he does have to?

Answer by sassy25
As a soldier you do as ordered. You keep your beliefs and opinions to yourself. that is a grunts life

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