Sikh doctor gets Army OK keep turban, beard | Stars and Stripes »
Posted By kellekrapache128 2 months, 1 week ago in News
The Army has allowed a Sikh Army doctor to keep his turban and beard after an outcry by a Sikh advocacy group.
But if he is transferred to another command or deploys, he’ll have to apply for another waiver from the Army’s uniform policy, said Army spokesman Lt. Col. Chris Garver.
“This accommodation does not constitute a blanket accommodation for any other individual; as each request must be evaluated based on its own unique facts and individual circumstances,” Army Maj. Gen. Gina S. Farrisee wrote in a letter to the soldier. Farrissee is the acting deputy chief of staff.
The Sikh religion requires men to wear turbans and beards and keep their hair unshorn. To Sikhs, cutting one’s hair is as serious an offense as adultery.
Read Full Story at stripes.com »
235 Views Share Story 7 Comments Report
Submitted By:
kellekrapache128
I prefer that a person thinks for themselves, Stop Being followers and try beings leaders for once. I do NOT tolerate racism, Its time for ...
Other Related Articles: All »
RSS Join the Discussion
+ Add CommentComments So Far: 7 (view all)
-
50%
kellekrapache1282 months, 1 week ago
This comment is below the standard viewing threshold View It »
I dont quite understand the reasoning for the Army to ALLOW this individual to keep his turban let alone his beard. For years the military set rules that they expect everyone to follow. Clean cut and clean shaven. I understand its against his religion but it also against our religion to Kill. So lets set religion aside. WE are in a war w/ Aghan and Iraq and he want to keep his turban and his beard the only thing that would separate him from the enemy would be his Uniform or maybe.
Reply
What ever what with rules are rules. -
-
100%
Dionys2 months ago
This comment is below the standard viewing threshold View It »
It's not against the 'Bible' or God's word to kill. 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' is very different in the Hebrew text and refers to murder and according to most Hebrew scholars doesn't include 'killing' in wartime. But hey -- let's go with Cowboy Grandpa's interpretation style. The Bible says "thou shalt not kill" and the Holy Spirit informs me every day over a nice brunch that this Commandment means *exactly* what it says in English. So all the soldiers in the world are going straight to hell.
Reply
-
-
-
BronxBomberComment removed: Retracted by user
-
-
Add a Comment
Sign In With Your Propeller Account
Please keep your comments relevant to this story.
To create a live link, simply type the URL (including http://) or email address and we will make it a live link for you. You can put up to 3 URLs in your comments. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use <p> or <br /> tags.