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The court had ruled that the state must maintain religious neutrality, which stems from an ‘evolving interpretation of freedom of conscience and religion.’

Bp. Scott McCaig says there exists ‘significant concern’ that the prayer ban could also undermine morale and spiritual resiliency for ‘scores’ of CAF members.

Liberal, Bloc, and NDP MPs all voted against the motion.

On Monday night, I was attending an extremely moving prayer session for Israel in Middle Tennessee. I hardly ever cry, but found myself holding back tears.

Conservatives are asking a parliamentary committee to study an Armed Forces’ directive ordering military chaplains to abstain from leading public prayer.

Three CAF chaplains say a ‘woke mentality’ has taken over the military, which is purging traditional values and making their role lose its meaning.

The email was sent by a mid-level officer in personnel management with the RCAF to wing commanders and other RCAF senior leaders across the country.

Other references to a higher power such as ‘Heavenly Father’ are prohibited as well.

The defence minister says chaplains will not be banned from prayer on Remembrance Day, nor at any other times.

The Canadian military’s Chaplain General recently issued a directive to replace prayers with ‘spiritual reflections’ during official ceremonies.

Prayer ‘releases control to something greater than oneself,’ which can reduce the stress of needing to be in charge, said the doctor.

After winning a Supreme Court battle over his right to prayer on field, a Marine veteran turned football coach has quit the job.