Gilead Air Force Academy
According to the LA Times, Americans United for Separation of Church and State have issued a 14-page report detailing numerous instances of religious bias at the United States Air Force Academy:

There have been 55 complaints of religious insensitivity over the last four years, often made by cadets who feel evangelical Christians dominate the institution. [snip]

The report's authors were told that cadets who refused to attend chapel after dinner were marched by upperclassmen back to their dorms in a ritual called "heathen flight." They found that teachers introduced themselves as "born again" Christians and invited students to be saved as well. A history instructor ordered students to pray before a final exam, the report said. And a Christmas greeting in the base newspaper said Jesus was the only hope for the world; it was signed by 300 people, including 16 heads or deputy heads of academic departments, nine professors, the dean of faculty and the football coach.

The report said that Brig. Gen. Johnny Weida, commandant of cadets and professed "born-again" Christian, had developed a system of code words shared with evangelicals.

During a chapel service, Weida reportedly told cadets the New Testament parable about building a house on a rock. The story is meant to convey the importance of a solid foundation for one's faith.

"Gen. Weida then instructed cadets that, whenever he uses the phrase 'Airpower!' they should respond with the phrase 'Rock Sir!' thus invoking the parable," the report said. "Gen. Weida advised the cadets that, when asked by their classmates about the meaning of the call and response, the cadets should use the opportunity to discuss their Christian faith."

Such incidents, critics say, give cadets the impression that they must embrace the beliefs of their commanders in order to succeed at the academy.

Now, imagine this scenario at every school and workplace throughout the nation. That is what the fundies want, that is why they are trying to change the filibuster rules, so that extremist judges who would allow such activities are placed on the bench.
- posted by TJ @ 9:24 AM