Hegseth's DoD reshuffle exposes the cracks in Christian nationalism
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This opinion piece argues Hegseth's 'streamlining' of DoD religious designations to favor Christian labels exposes Christian nationalism as incoherent and exclusionary, revealing intra-Christian tensions (notably with Mormons) and a broader threat to religious freedom as the movement defines who counts as 'American'.
Topics:nation#christian-nationalism#department-of-defense#mormons#pete-hegseth#politics#religious-freedom
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