Re: Airport cancels plan for special accommodation for Islam.

On Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:14:27 +0000
Mitchell Holman <[email protected]> wrote:

>      On a separate note:
> 
>      Why does the US Congress need a chaplin?

AI Overview                 

The U.S. House of Representatives has a
chaplain to continue a legislative prayer tradition that started in
1774 before the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. Authorized under
Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, the chaplain opens daily
sessions with a prayer and provides pastoral care to members and
staff.

Constitutional and Historical Roots 

Origin: The tradition began
with the First Continental Congress and was formally established for
the House when it elected William Linn in May 1789.

Constitutional
Basis: The House cites Article I, Section 2, Clause 5 of the U.S.
Constitution, which grants the chamber the power to choose its Speaker
and other officers.

Legal Precedent: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the
practice in 1983, ruling that legislative chaplaincy is deeply embedded
in the history and tradition of the nation.
 
>      In fact two of them, one for each house. 
> 
>      At public expense.

Just as our congreffscritters are, cope Twitchy Mitchy.
 
>      Do they provide absolvation and salvation
> to politicians about to screww over the public

Core Duties

Daily Openings: 
Deliver the opening prayer each legislative
day or coordinate visiting guest chaplains from diverse faiths.

Pastoral Care: 
Offer spiritual counseling and support to members of
Congress, their families, and staff.

Ceremonial Events: 
Plan and lead memorial services, and occasionally perform rites like
weddings or funerals for congressional members