RNS DADT CHAPLAINS

In Iraq, chaplain Endel Lee (center, wearing protective jacket) leads a prayer before a convoy leaves base in 2005. Southern Baptists like Lee have a large presence among active-duty military chaplains, and some denominational leaders say they will have to resign when the repeal of Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell takes effect. Religion News Service courtesy of Baptist Press

(RNS1-JUN14) In Iraq, chaplain Endel Lee (center, wearing protective jacket) leads a prayer before a convoy leaves base in 2005. Southern Baptists like Lee have a large presence among active-duty military chaplains, and some denominational leaders say they will have to resign when the repeal of Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell takes effect. For use with RNS-DADT-CHAPLAINS, transmitted March 25, 2011. Religion News Service courtesy of Baptist Press.