Navy Chaplain Spared from Discharge
Navy Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Wes Modder won't be forced out of the Navy for his religious views, according to the independent Military Times.
His commander, Capt. Jon Fahs, had been pushing for Modder's ouster, citing comments Modder allegedly made in counseling sessions critical of premarital sex and homosexual relations.
In a letter, the Navy Personnel Command said the evidence doesn't meet the standard of gross negligence or complete disregard for duty needed to boot out an officer. It also cited a lack of documentation in his personal record backing charges of poor performance.
"There was no record of counseling. There was no letter of instruction given to Chaplain Modder by the command and non-judicial punishment was not conducted," one official told Military Times.
Michael Berry of the Liberty Institute says the outcome of this case could help other Chaplains serving in the military. Click here to see his interview with CBN's Heather Sells.
