Topic: Chaplains

The Satanic Temple is attempting to place its own ministers in Florida and Oklahoma public schools in response to new laws allowing religious chaplains to serve as counselors. Co-founder Lucien Greaves argues that if states allow Christian chaplains, they must legally accommodate Satanist ministers as well. The move is described as a strategic intervention in the ongoing culture war regarding religion in public education.

A specific instance of "whipsaw" reporting on CBS News involves correspondent Nancy Cordes claiming that Senate Chaplain Barry Black "hailed" Jeff Flake's courage. Upon review of the actual clip, the chaplain’s prayer for "patriots who will stand for right" is found to contain no specific mention or endorsement of Senator Flake, despite the reporter's framing.