Eric R. Rasor is a former U.S. Navy officer and chaplain candidate known for his high-profile lawsuit against the military alleging religious discrimination. Affiliated with the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, a conservative denomination that does not ordain women or permit them in leadership roles, Rasor claimed that the Navy's endorsement requirements for chaplains violated his First Amendment rights and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. In 2011, he was commissioned as a direct commission officer and chaplain candidate in the Navy Reserve, but faced barriers during the endorsement process due to his faith group's policies conflicting with the military's emphasis on inclusivity and support for women's ordination in endorsing denominations. His lawsuit, filed in 2013 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and represented by the First Liberty Institute, argued that the Navy's practices discriminated against minority religious groups and sought to allow Rasor to serve as a chaplain without compromising his denominational standards. The case, Rasor v. Mabus, spotlighted broader debates on religious accommodation within the armed forces, particularly amid evolving military policies on gender equality. The litigation drew media attention to tensions between constitutional protections for faith and institutional requirements for diversity. His action underscored challenges faced by service members from traditionalist faiths in navigating modern military frameworks, contributing to discussions on policy reforms for greater religious pluralism.