Washington (AFP) - The US Air Force has told a sergeant he will have to leave the military unless he agrees to take an oath with the phrase "so help me God," officials said Tuesday.
In the latest religious controversy to roil the air force, the atheist airman last month was denied his request to re-enlist because of his refusal to swear to God -- and he is now poised to take the military to court, his lawyer said.
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This is ridiculous on both sides, more so on the sergeant. Just say the damn words. The Air Force isn't going to, and shouldn't have to, change a historic oath just because it makes you uncomfortable.