Chaplain 'starves himself' over Navy no-Jesus zone
Episcopal priest continues fast in protest of policy banning prayers in Lord's name
Posted: January 3, 20061:00 a.m. Eastern
By Ron Strom

The chaplain who has gone without food for two weeks in protest of the Navy's policy against praying in Jesus' name says Americans are giving the White House switchboard a workout each time he appears in the media, as supporters urge President Bush to sign an executive order allowing military clergy to pray according to their own faith traditions.

Lt. Gordon James Klingenschmitt says he will not eat until the president takes action to allow him and other chaplains the freedom to pray and preach without diluting God to a one-size-fits all deity. Story