Thursday, May 15, 2008

McNeil Island prison chaplain quits to protest rules

A chaplain is retiring early from his job at McNeil Island prison because he disagrees with new rules that allow inmates to claim affiliations with multiple religions.

The Rev. Tom Suss says that pushed him into an ethical conflict.

He says he could not accept a combination Catholic-pagan.

Since new rules went into effect this year, nearly 40 percent of the prisoners claim to follow multiple faiths.

Different religions have access to special items, such as incense, prayer rugs or kosher meals.

The 63-year-old Catholic priest worked 15 years as a prison chaplain.

He has been on leave since the beginning of the year and his last day is Wednesday.
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