Navy Chaplain On Hunger Strike Outside White House
Written by The Associated Press
Created:12/23/2005 9:48:57 AM

A U.S. Navy chaplain is conducting a hunger strike that includes nightly prayers outside the White House.

Lieutenant Gordon James Klingenschmitt, an Evangelical Episcopal priest, says he won't eat until President Bush signs an executive order allowing military chaplains to pray according to their beliefs.

Klingenschmitt began his fast on Tuesday. He says Navy admirals have told him that he can't pray publicly in Jesus' name unless he's wearing civilian clothes. The rest