Kentucky Honors Controversial Chaplain As He Plans US Tour

Former Navy Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt-- dismissed from the armed services in a battle over the right to pray in Jesus name at military events-- is planning a 50-state tour to pray "in Jesus' name" at every state Legislature. Apparently the plan was inspired by last week's events in Kentucky where, according to WorldNetDaily yesterday, Klingenschmitt was commissioned by the governor of as an honorary "Kentucky Colonel." Klingenschmitt then prayed "in Jesus' name" on the floor of the Kentucky Legislature, and the state's House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution honoring "Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt for service to God, country, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky."