Yesterday, the Military Religious Freedom Foundation asked the Defense Department's inspector general to investigate a video produced by Christian Embassy featuring endorsements of the group by high-ranking active-duty military officers in uniform. Christian Embassy, formed 31 years ago to promote Christian values among government officials, holds weekly meetings throughout the Pentagon. The Associated Press reports that much of the 10-minute video was filmed inside the Pentagon, with permission from the Defense Department. Robert Varney, executive director of the Christian Embassy, says that his group will add a disclaimer to the video telling viewers that the group does not represent the government or any federal agency.
UPDATE: The Military Religious Freedom Foundation has expanded its Freedom of Information Act request to the Pentagon, asking it to also look into whether it gave Christian Embassy office space or other accommodations in the Pentagon. Christian Embassy says it received no special treatment. Meanwhile Christian Embassy has removed the controversial video from its website. (ABP News, Dec. 14).
