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Thread #72660   Message #1254184
Posted By: PoppaGator
23-Aug-04 - 02:05 AM
Thread Name: BS: US Secularism, Patriotism & Religion
Subject: RE: BS: US Secularism, Patriotism & Religion
When I was in Army basic training in 1972, we were informed of where and when Sunday services were available for personnel of various religions, but the drill sergeants did not strongly encourage attendance.

"If you wanna go see the Magic Show, it's at Buildling 801 at 0800 for Catholics or 0900 for Protestants."

Their terminology seemed to betray an attitude of little more than bemused tolerance for the church and the clergy.

In all seriousness, I have found this thread more than informative, and intend to put myself on the list for Jacoby's book at my library.