Canada’s Military Just Banned Its Chaplains From Saying ‘God’ Out Loud

A Canadian Armed Forces instruction issued recently tells service members not to say “God” out loud at military ceremonies. The document, Military Personnel Instructions 03/26, defines a “spiritual reflection” as an inclusive public address that “does not use religious specific language, including references to God, etc.” It covers graduation parades, mess dinners, change-of-command ceremonies, ship…