When Alabama executed Domineque Ray, a Muslim, the warden told him only prison workers could be present at the moment of execution; since the prison employed solely Christian chaplains, they were his only option. Largely unnoticed is the state indicating it would end the practice of having a chaplain or spiritual
Feb. 2 marks the 76th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Dorchester, a transport ship taking hundreds of troops to Greenland during World War II. Among the 672 who died in the U-Boat attack in 1943 were four Army chaplains who, many survivors said, brought calm to the
Church/state concerns can be tricky for many believers -- from stands on social issues to faith-based initiatives funded, at least in part, from government sources. That fine line can be particularly true for chaplains who minister to or through the government.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (ABP) – A total of 87 pastors and lay leaders made up the first graduating class of prison chaplains in Cuba June 16. Co-sponsored by the Ecumenical Council of Churches in Cuba and the Ecumenical Seminary in Matanzas, the graduation took place at
Chainsaw units and chaplains have been activated in response to the May 22 tornado that cut a six-mile swath through Joplin. Several Baptist groups across the state are setting disaster relief plans in motion and providing a way for congregations to assist with supplies and
RALEIGH, N.C. (ABP) -- Two weeks after 25 tornadoes wrecked havoc through eastern North Carolina, killing 24 people, survivors are just coming to grips with the reality before them.
RICHMOND, Va. -- Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has lifted a two-year-old ban on sectarian prayers -- including those referring to Jesus Christ -- led by Virginia State Police chaplains at department-sanctioned public events.