In Defense of Religious Freedom: The Controversy Surrounding the House Chaplain Selection
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_35_10_0060
Dates
- Majority of material found within 104th (1995-1997); 105th (1997-1999); 106th (1999-2001)
Scope and Contents
The text is a response to a controversy regarding the selection of the next chaplain for the House of Representatives. The author defends his decision to vote for Reverend Charles Wright over Father Tim O'Brien based on pastoral and counseling experience. He denies allegations of anti-Catholic bias and emphasizes the importance of religious freedom and tolerance. The author also provides a link to the "Final Report of the Chaplain Search Committee" on his website for transparency.
Extent
2 pages
Creator
Non-Specified
Congress 104th (1995-1997); 105th (1997-1999); 106th (1999-2001)
Policy Area Campaign management--United States; Religion; Voting--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 104th (1995-1997); 105th (1997-1999); 106th (1999-2001)
Policy Area Campaign management--United States; Religion; Voting--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository