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Pentagon's Christian Nationalism Sparks Calls for Investigation

3/14/2026

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At a Pentagon briefing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth concluded with a Bible reading, signaling evangelical Christian nationalism in the military.
Some members of Congress call for an investigation into officers using biblical references in the Iran war.
Hegseth has hosted worship services for troops, emphasizing a specific form of Christianity.
Recruitment videos feature biblical verses alongside imagery of weapons, suggesting evangelical recruitment, while pushback remains unclear.

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Story summary

At a Pentagon briefing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth concluded with a Bible reading, signaling evangelical Christian nationalism in the military.
Some members of Congress call for an investigation into officers using biblical references in the Iran war.
Hegseth has hosted worship services for troops, emphasizing a specific form of Christianity.
Recruitment videos feature biblical verses alongside imagery of weapons, suggesting evangelical recruitment, while pushback remains unclear.