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Politics

Pentagon’s Holy War Rhetoric Alarms Service Members

Reports of U.S. military commanders invoking religious prophecy and divine plans to justify the conflict in Iran have raised alarm bells. With top officials like Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth encouraging troops to 'lean into their faith,' concerns are mounting over the separation of church and state within the armed forces and the potential for religiously motivated warfare.

2 months ago
GENERAL

Watchdog Group: Commanders Frame Iran War in Religious Terms

A watchdog group has raised alarm over U.S. military commanders allegedly framing the war with Iran in religious terms, invoking Christian prophecy and divine plans. This rhetoric, reportedly stemming from evangelical Christian nationalism's influence within the Pentagon, is accused of jeopardizing the constitutional oath of soldiers and undermining military cohesion.

2 months ago