Pentagon Host-Pilot Pete Hegseth Leads Evangelical Worship Amid Iran War Strife
Key Takeaways
- Hegseth invoked Christian faith during wartime, breaking norms.
- Critics and readers expressed strong criticism of his wartime faith invocation.
- Patton's interfaith prayer precedent is cited to contextualize the move.
Use of Faith in War
U.S. military leaders have long understood the power and perils of invoking faith.
“JERUSALEM (AP) — Jerusalem’s major holy sites are shuttered and families are dejected and exhausted ahead of Passover and Easter as the Iran war enters its fifth week”
Hegseth hosts evangelical worship services at the Pentagon that legal experts say are unprecedented.
His profile routinely espouses his understanding of Christianity.
Contrasting Views of Religion
Wilkerson said Hegseth's actions are totally violative of everything that transpired before.
Hegseth has brought clergy who say women shouldn’t have the right to vote.
The war with Muslim-majority Iran has made Hegseth’s approach more stark.
Religious Sites Closed Across Region
Jerusalem’s major holy sites remain closed as the Iran war enters its fifth week.
“Democracy Dies in Darkness By Michelle Boorstein U”
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher remains closed under Israeli military guidelines.
The Western Wall is also closed to worshipers.
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