Christian Nationalist at the Pentagon: Pete Hegseth's Calvinist Sect Embraces Confederacy, Crusades

[Uncle Joe]

The Senate has confirmed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary by just one vote. Hegseth has "very clear" ties to extreme Christian nationalism, as well as a history of alleged sexual assault and abuse. Logan Davis, a reporter in Denver, Colorado, who grew up in the same classical Christian educational movement that Hegseth is raising his family in, explains the problematic ideology that shapes it. Hegseth has endorsed leaders in the community and their beliefs that the church possesses supremacy over worldly affairs, antebellum slavery was a "beneficent American institution" and the U.S.'s global war on terror is a modern-day iteration of the medieval Crusades. Davis says Hegseth's lack of qualifications for his new role means he will likely be "leaning on these controversial faith leaders in his life more than someone with adequate experience" would be — bringing this extremist Christian nationalism into the mainstream.

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[Deep State Witch]

1. Nobody Asked Him This Question

The military has over 1.3 million active troops, and military chaplains serve over 200 faith groups. As you have stated numerous times, you are an Evangelical Christian. Do you believe that non-Christians have a place in the U.S. military, or in the DOD civilian workforce? Will you pledge to assure the religious freedom of all military and civilian employees of the Defense Department? Will you pledge to keep the DoD free from religious tests for enlistment, employment, or promotion?