Chaplain Barry Black

Name: Chaplain Barry Black
Uploaded: 2013-02-15T22:10:31Z
Duration: P516S
Description: Barry Black is the first African American and the first Seventh-day Adventist to hold the position of senate Chaplain. The tradition of keeping a chaplain has been challenged by advocates of a strict separation between church and state, but the Supreme Court has upheld it, as long as the chaplains remain nonsectarian and nonpartisan. Black brings a unique approach and outlook to the position.

Clip: Season 10 | 8m 36s

Barry Black is the first African American and the first Seventh-day Adventist to hold the position of senate Chaplain. The tradition of keeping a chaplain has been challenged by advocates of a strict separation between church and state, but the Supreme Court has upheld it, as long as the chaplains remain nonsectarian and nonpartisan. Black brings a unique approach and outlook to the position.

Aired: 06/21/07

Rating: NR

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Chaplain Barry Black

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