The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) updated its policies recently to better protect the religious liberty of U.S. military veterans and their families, particularly relating to Christmas celebrations.
The revised rules, effective July 3, assure that religious displays and pastoral care remain accessible and protected from discrimination.
The revision is intended to clear up the confusion and inconsistency that led to the limitations on Christmas celebrations, including restrictions on handmade Christmas cards from schoolchildren intended for VA hospital patients and singing Christmas carols in VA facilities.
The revision will create one uniform standard for all VA facilities, said Mike Berry of First Liberty Institute. (BP)
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