Canada Bars Military Chaplains From Referencing God in Official Duties

" Bishop Scott McCaig of the Military Ordinariate warns the policy sets a precedent for redefining religion's place in public life, forcing chaplains to separate spiritual guidance from the God many believe gives it meaning. The move reflects a broader Western pattern of state neutrality policies narrowing space for exclusive religious expression in public institutions, a pressure Scripture warns believers will increasingly face as faith is pushed to the margins.