For the time being, anyway.
“The Daily News, Jacksonville, N.C.|Aug 18, 2014|by Adelina Colbert”
“A recent decision to remove Bibles from lodging facilities aboard Navy bases was reversed on Thursday after public outcry.
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“Lt. Chika Onyekanne, a spokesman for the Navy, said the decision to transfer religious materials from the Navy Lodge to the local command religious programs was made by the Navy Exchange Command (NEXCOM) in June, without consultation of senior Navy leadership.”
http://www.military.com/daily-news/2014/08/18/marine-corps-lodges-keep-bibles.html?comp=7000023468045&rank=1
NEXOM ordered bibles removed after complaints by a “freedom from religion” group. A week ago, the group praised NEXOM’s decision, saying: “FFRF is pleased to learn that NEXCOM has taken seriously its constitutional obligation to remain neutral toward religion as a representative of our federal government. By removing Bibles from Navy-run lodges, the Navy has taken a step to ensure that it is not sending the impermissible message that Christians are favored over guests with other religious beliefs or over those guests with no religion.”
http://www.theglobaldispatch.com/navy-removes-bibles-from-hotels-on-bases-after-freedom-from-religion-complaint-82442/
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