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Canadian Military Faces Criticism Over Secularized Prayers
Original: When Inclusion Becomes Erasure: The Canadian Military’s Secularization Of Prayer
The Canadian Armed Forces are being criticized for reworking traditional military prayers into more secular, inclusive language, a change described as inclusion turning into erasure. Commentary argues the removal of overtly religious wording sidelines faith traditions that have long been part of military life. The debate has drawn attention to how the military balances diversity commitments with its historical religious customs.
Why now: A recent commentary on the Canadian military's move to secularize official prayers has sparked debate over religion and inclusion in public institutions.
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- When Inclusion Becomes Erasure: The Canadian Military’s Secularization Of Prayer · Religion Unplugged
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