The Need for Proper Re-presentation of Chaplaincy to the Public

The Need for Proper Re-presentation of Chaplaincy to the Public 

In the past, chaplaincy had been presented to the general public in different ways many at times in a ridiculous and destructive manner. For examples:

1.     Chaplaincy is presented to some as paramilitary outfit; we of Association of Professional Chaplains say no to such presentation.

2.     Chaplaincy had been presented to some as purely militia; we of Association of Professional Chaplains say no to such presentation.

3.     Chaplaincy had been presented to the public as religious; we of Association of Professional Chaplains say no to such presentation as there are Catholic chaplains, Jewish chaplains, Islamic chaplains, Christian chaplains, Hindu chaplains, Buddhist chaplains, humanist chaplain etc.

4.     Chaplaincy had been presented to some as a alms giving (charitable work); we of Association of Professional Chaplains say no to such presentation for chaplaincy attained professional status in early 20^th Century world-wide.

Right chaplaincy presentation is to present chaplaincy in the limelight of professional practice, a multi-faith profession; offering multi-faith services in a pluralistic settings.

Chap. Prof. Mike-David

Certified Chaplaincy Educator