Clashing Over Church Ritual and Flag Protocol at the Naval Academy Chapel

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Over the decades of our history, fighting Americans have learned by experience that there is a dimension to military leadership—both in and out of combat—that is essential to real effectiveness. This is the spiritual factor, the intangible quality we call moral courage.</p>

<p>It is this aspect of the academy’s mission that the Command Religious Program strives to fulfill: to foster spiritual growth and promote the moral development of the midshipmen within the tenants of their particular faith or beliefs.

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<p>Thank you DiamondDave for reminding us that spiritual growth is also part of the academy’s mission. I also appreciate USNA69’s information about Navy regs and flag protocol in today’s Navy.</p>

<p>Colors in chapel, noon prayer, chaplain corps, all contribute to the spiritual growth of midshipmen regardless of their faith or denomination. Amen.</p>