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Calls Begin For West Point To Uninvite Hate Monger Retired Gen. Boykin

Retired Lieutenant General Jerry Boykin is not only a homophobe, but a Christian extremist who, while in uniform, attacked Islam and claimed that the US military was on a crusade to convert Muslims. His invitation to a prayer breakfast for 8 February at West Point has sparked some controversy as the Forum on the Military Chaplaincy has called for him to be uninvited.

They write in their press release that:

The former general became controversial for statements in uniform to religious audiences such as “there should be no mosques in America”; Muslims worship an “idol”; “Islam is a totalitarian way of life, it’s not just a religion”; and “it should not be protected under the First Amendment.”

Boykin has also been vocal opposing gays and lesbians serving, saying after the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” that it was a “sad day for our country” and would lead to mass exits from the military.

“A prayer breakfast isn’t an academic discussion, where controversial views can be challenged and debated,” pointed out Tom Carpenter, former Marine and co-chair of the Forum. “Nor is it an appropriate place to present views, however cloaked, that disrespect those Muslims and gays who are honorably serving in the U.S. military.

“Chaplains are sworn to serve all in the military,” said retired Chaplain (Colonel) Paul Dodd, co-chair of the Forum. Dodd served 31 years in the Army Chaplaincy, including a tour as Command Chaplain for the Army Medical Command.

“It sends a poisonous message to have chaplains sponsor someone so strongly associated with speech that condemns one particular religious group.”

He is not exactly someone that should be counted upon to reflect the values of America’s military.