History of Non-Christian Chaplains

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It has not been until relatively recent history in our military that faith groups other than Judeo-Christian have been officially recognized. Up until 1862, a chaplain was required to be endorsed by a “Christian” denomination excluding any chaplains in other faith groups from being officially recognized by the government.

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About Daryl Densford

I am an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene, having served as a civilian pastor as well as an active-duty Army Chaplain. After 20 years in the Army, I am back in civilian ministry pastoring a church in Logan, West Virginia.

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