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Canada Restricts References to God at Official Military Events. Bishop McCaig Warns Against Setting a Precedent.

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New guidelines for the Canadian Armed Forces restrict the use of God during official events. Canada's Military Ordinary, Bishop Scott McCaig, warns that the issue extends far beyond the military. He believes it could set a precedent for defining the place of religion in public spaces.
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The bishop fears that regulations related to the military could set a precedent for other state institutions. Therefore, the question is not only about how a military chaplain will conduct a military ceremony, but also about what place religion will have in Canadian public life.

New guidelines for the Canadian Armed Forces restrict the use of God during official events. Canada's Military Ordinary, Bishop Scott McCaig, warns that the issue extends far beyond the military. He believes it could set a precedent for defining the place of religion in public spaces.

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deon.pl broke the news on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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