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Crusade from the Pentagon: How Calvinist Theology Is Shaping America's Iran Policy
world1 day ago

Crusade from the Pentagon: How Calvinist Theology Is Shaping America's Iran Policy

A Guardian analysis argues that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is steering US policy toward Iran through a militant, Calvinist form of Christian nationalism connected to the CREC network and figures like Douglas Wilson and Brooks Potteiger. It portrays the war as divinely sanctioned and warns that this faith-driven framing—echoing Crusades-era rhetoric—risks escalating conflict, undermining church-state separation, and advancing a long-term project to reshape US governance and foreign policy in a Christian nationalist mold.

via The Guardian|
#christian-nationalism#crec#douglas-wilson
Hegseth’s broker eyed defense ETF investment; Pentagon dismisses report as false
business11 days ago

Hegseth’s broker eyed defense ETF investment; Pentagon dismisses report as false

The Financial Times reported that Pete Hegseth’s Morgan Stanley broker approached BlackRock in February about a multimillion-dollar investment in the iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF, which holds major defense names like RTX, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman; the investment did not proceed because the ETF wasn’t yet available to Morgan Stanley clients. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell rejected the report as “entirely false and fabricated,” saying neither Hegseth nor his representatives pursued such an investment. The piece appears in the context of the ongoing Iran conflict and related regional tensions.

via CNBC|
#blackrock#business#ishares-defense-industrials-active-etf
Pentagon Pete’s Faith-Driven War Talk Triggers Troop Backlash
politics12 days ago

Pentagon Pete’s Faith-Driven War Talk Triggers Troop Backlash

Current and former military officials criticize Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for publicly evangelizing within the Pentagon and for framing the Iran war in religious terms, arguing it violates church-state separation and harms morale; controversy includes his downsizing of faith codes and families of fallen service members speaking out, while the Pentagon defends worship services as voluntary and morale-boosting.

via thedailybeast.com|
#iran#military#pentagon
Hegseth’s faith-forward Pentagon sparks constitutional and cohesion concerns
national13 days ago

Hegseth’s faith-forward Pentagon sparks constitutional and cohesion concerns

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth centers faith in his Pentagon work, hosting worship and elevating religious messaging, drawing concern from current and former leaders who say his proselytizing violates constitutional norms and could undermine troop cohesion, echoing historical wartime prayers while signaling a shift in how faith intersects the military.

via washingtonpost.com|
#christianity#freedom-of-religion#military-and-defense
Texas Democrat forgives pastor who prayed for his death amid Christian nationalism clash
politics16 days ago

Texas Democrat forgives pastor who prayed for his death amid Christian nationalism clash

Texas Democratic Rep. James Talarico forgave Pastor Brooks Potteiger after Potteiger prayed for his death on a Christian nationalist podcast associated with Pete Hegseth; Potteiger later said his remarks were about conversion, not wishing death. The incident underscores ongoing tensions over faith-based rhetoric as Talarico, who just won a Democratic primary, eyes a U.S. Senate race against John Cornyn.

via The Guardian|
#brooks-potteiger#christian-nationalism#imprecatory-psalms
CENTCOM data contradicts Hegseth’s claim of mounting Iran strikes
politics21 days ago

CENTCOM data contradicts Hegseth’s claim of mounting Iran strikes

CNN’s review of US Central Command data shows the pace of strikes on Iran has fluctuated over about three weeks rather than steadily increasing, contradicting Pete Hegseth’s repeated predictions of “more and larger” attacks. While the first day saw over 1,000 targets struck, daily averages since then have hovered around 250–333 with occasional upticks, likely due to maintenance and a stretching target list. Experts suggest the war’s messaging has outpaced the on‑the‑ground tempo of operations.

via CNN|
#air-strikes#centcom#iran
Faith on the Frontlines: Hegseth’s Christian Rhetoric Draws War-Time Scrutiny
politics21 days ago

Faith on the Frontlines: Hegseth’s Christian Rhetoric Draws War-Time Scrutiny

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has infused evangelical Christianity into Pentagon activities, including worship services and Bible verses in materials, while framing the Iran conflict in religious terms. Critics warn that the blend of faith and military leadership could undermine secular, diverse norms in the armed forces, as Hegseth also pushes chaplaincy reforms and has cited prophecies in public remarks. The controversy has drawn scrutiny from scholars and watchdog groups amid unverified claims of prophecy-driven militarized messaging.

via PBS|
#christian-nationalism#evangelicalism-in-the-military#iran-war
Gold Star Dad Refutes Pentagon Pete’s War Meeting Claim
politics22 days ago

Gold Star Dad Refutes Pentagon Pete’s War Meeting Claim

Charles Simmons, father of Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons killed in a KC-135 crash linked to Iran operations, says his private Dover meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not include urging to finish the war, contradicting Hegseth’s claim that families pressed to press on; NBC News quotes Simmons saying the discussion centered on his son and he did not advocate for continuing the war.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-trump#dover-air-force-base#iran-war
Father of fallen service member denies telling Hegseth to 'finish the job'
politics22 days ago

Father of fallen service member denies telling Hegseth to 'finish the job'

At Dover Air Force Base, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said six families of service members killed in the Iran war told him to “finish this. honor their sacrifice. do not waver. do not stop until the job is done.” One father, Charles Simmons, who lost son Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons, said his conversation with Hegseth (and Trump) did not include that sentiment and expressed doubts about the war, noting he spoke mainly about his son and had questions about the conflict. Pentagon officials said conversations with families are private, and NBC News found no corroboration that all families urged finishing the job. The stories come amid ongoing discussions of the war and dignified transfers at Dover.

via Yahoo|
#donald-trump#dover-air-force-base#gold-star-families
Dover meetings reveal split over 'finish the job' remark after Iran deaths
world22 days ago

Dover meetings reveal split over 'finish the job' remark after Iran deaths

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said families of six service members killed in the Iran war pressed leaders to “finish this” and “do not stop until the job is done,” but one father countered that his conversation with Hegseth didn’t include that remark. Trump was present at Dover, offering condolences, while White House aides stressed that such conversations remain private. The episode unfolds as the war enters its third week, with administration claims of military impact and ripple effects in oil markets, alongside a resignation from a senior counterterrorism official.

via NBC News|
#dignified-transfer#donald-trump#families
Drone over Fort McNair prompts security review for Rubio and Hegseth
us-news23 days ago

Drone over Fort McNair prompts security review for Rubio and Hegseth

Reuters, citing Washington Post sources, reports unidentified drones were detected over Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., where Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth allegedly reside. The drones’ origin is unknown, officials have discussed relocating the officials, but no move has been made, as the military increases surveillance amid heightened tensions related to Iran; the Pentagon and State Department did not comment.

via New York Post|
#drones#fort-mcnair#marco-rubio