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Defense Secretary Backs Controversial Patriarchal Church Movement

8/13/2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth champions the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC), an organization rooted in patriarchal beliefs. Co-founder Doug Wilson actively opposes women's voting rights, pushing for a system that favors male authority. Since its inception in 1998, CREC has surged in influence, intertwining Christian nationalism with conservative politics.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth champions the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC), an organization rooted in patriarchal beliefs. Co-founder Doug Wilson actively opposes women's voting rights, pushing for a system that favors male authority. Since its inception in 1998, CREC has surged in influence, intertwining Christian nationalism with conservative politics.