This petition asks for the Removal of the Roman Catholic Church as the decision maker as to who is and is not a validly ordained clergy person in the Catholic tradition, and thus would allow Independent and Old Catholic Clergy to serve as Chaplains in Active Duty and V.A. posts.
This would affect the ability of women to serve as Catholic Chaplains in the Armed Forces and the V.A.
This would be in force the government to stop recognizing the Roman Catholic Church as the primary decision maker as to who is, and who is not a validly ordained priest.
This would enforce the First Amendment, The amendment prohibits the making of any law respecting an establishment of religion, which is in conflict with the role of the Roman Catholic Church serving as the gateway for other faiths to serve.