WOOT – “Rock The Fort” Draws Controversy

“Rock The Fort” Draws Controversy

A concert scheduled at Fort Bragg Saturday may sound like a good way for soldiers to kick back, but a watchdog group is objecting to the message behind the music — calling it an attempt to recruit the troops into Christianity.

The Christian concert is called “Rock the Fort.” The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is bringing Christian rock bands and worship to Fort Bragg – and some say, crossing a line.

Mikey Weinstein says more than 100 soldiers there have complained to his group, Military Religious Freedom.

Fort Bragg’s chaplain says the event on his base is open to the public. He says no one has to come – except the thousands of soldiers and their families who are excited to do so, saying it’s up to the individual and people like any message or any faith can choose to accept or reject.

Americans United for Separation of Church and State wrote the Secretary of the Army, urging him to stop the military’s endorsement of the event.

The chaplain says the base is merely a host, for anyone who wants to come.