University Drops Pledge and Flag at Veteran’s Day Service

Veteran’s Day celebrations always have the pledge and the presentation of colors of the flag.  These men and women have died for Old Glory and yet some foolishly think the flag could offend some and therefore are willing to offend most.

University Chaplain Bo Lim had originally included both the pledge and the presentation of colors – but reversed his decision over concerns from a handful of students and faculty.

“If the purpose of the service was in part, an opportunity for the entire SPU community to grow in solidarity and support for our military community, I believe including the pledge and flag would work counter to that,” he wrote in an email obtained by Fox News and first reported by The College Fix.

Chaplain Lim pointed out that a large number of the faculty are from Anabaptist traditions.

The question arises as to whether there were adequate complaints and concerns in years past that would warrant this decision.  It seems that it was a decision made in a moments notice and not based on any previous issue.

There seems to be a disconnect in hosting a Veteran’s Day Chapel if the school is attempting to accommodate the Anabaptist tradition.

“This Christian tradition is pacifist, and would object to Christians serving in the military, holding military Christian services, and having military or political symbols in church sanctuaries,” he wrote.

One student, Sarah Martin, wrote “a powerful message urging the chaplain to reconsider his decision.”

“By removing the presentation of the flag and the pledge of allegiance, SPU would not only disrespect students from the military and intelligence community on campus, but also eliminate any reference to the values and freedoms that make it possible for University Ministries to assemble at a chapel in the first place,” she wrote. “Furthermore, you are stripping the chapel of a deeper meaning that glorifies God.”

Source: Fox News