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Rev. Graham Urges Prayer, Sparks Military Chaplain Overhaul

12/20/2025

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Rev. Franklin Graham delivered a Christmas service address to U.S. service members and Pentagon employees, saying "God loves" and "hates" and urging prayer for America.
He cited biblical passages, including God commanding King Saul to destroy Israel's enemies.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth praised Graham and, the next day, announced plans to overhaul the military chaplain corps, criticizing the Army's spiritual fitness guide as lacking references to God and virtue.

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Rev. Franklin Graham delivered a Christmas service address to U.S. service members and Pentagon employees, saying "God loves" and "hates" and urging prayer for America.
He cited biblical passages, including God commanding King Saul to destroy Israel's enemies.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth praised Graham and, the next day, announced plans to overhaul the military chaplain corps, criticizing the Army's spiritual fitness guide as lacking references to God and virtue.