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Permalink Reply by Johnny on April 22, 2009 at 9:37am

Is your CO religious? Did your CO know the movie was religious?

Or was this just an auto-forward, since it appeared to be something the troops might find useful?

Permalink Reply by Matthew on April 22, 2009 at 5:34pm

the CO sent the email with all the details and this is a quote ""It's a great movie and anyone intrested in strengthing thier marriage should go see it."" It was not an auto forward. she spent a min or so writting the email.

Permalink Reply by Johnny on April 24, 2009 at 1:22pm

"Auto-forward" might have been the wrong term. I was implying that type of person that takes the recommendation of the person they got the email from, clicks forward, and adds a sentence of their own in support. Essentially stamping their seal of approval blindly, based on the opinion of the source they got it from.

I've not seen the movie, but know it has some religious overtones in it; add Kirk to the mix and I'm not at all interested. I think I might be a little annoyed by the endorsement coming from the CO. I can see the forward to inform everyone of a "free showing;" but the endorsement seems odd. If I had a good relationship with my CO, I might question her to see if she had actually seen the movie.

I guess a couple perspective questions... Is your CO christian/religious? Does she know you are not? Do you feel this is worthwhile to pursue with her?

Permalink Reply by Matthew on April 24, 2009 at 8:14pm

I have seen the CO a total of 2 times. I have no idea if she is and she prolly dosent know that I am not and no not worth it to pursue. I was just trying to get someones elses opinion if they would have been annoyed as well.

Permalink Reply by Johnny on April 24, 2009 at 9:52pm

Yea, a little annoying; but sounds like its probably not worth stirring up trouble over.

Permalink Reply by Arthur Frane on September 6, 2009 at 2:53pm

Since he sent it to the entire command (covering has ass possibly), I'd say just ignore it. If he'd sent it directly to you...another story altogether, one that the BCO and IG might end up involved in, as it conflicts with the UCMJ policy about proselytizing to those under your command.

Maybe you should send out a call to the entire command:

Let's all remember the 3 M's of leadership
My Mission
My Men
Myself (and, by extension, my beliefs)

Permalink Reply by Rick on October 29, 2009 at 6:00am

I'd be PO'd too.
Wonder what the troops would do if it had been a film about the joys of being an Atheist?
Unless they are forcing religion down your throat I'd just blow it off.
Of course, you can send a an anonymous message to the IG or the EO office if you're upset with receiving it.
I myself might look at covering yourself in pasta and sauce, saying your a Pastafarian and you took the e-mail as a direct insult to your religious beliefs then throw meatballs at the CO.
Just a suggestion....

Permalink Reply by Bruce Williams on March 14, 2010 at 10:47pm

I'd be PO'd also. Enough to do anything? Depends, if they keep coming I would do something. If this is the only one you ever get then maybe it's not worth fighting.