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Pete Hegseth's new Pentagon religious office draws church-state criticism

Original: Pete Hegseth's new Pentagon religious office ignites fury, accused of shattering church-state separation. His "spiritual

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has established a new religious office at the Pentagon, drawing sharp criticism from observers who say it blurs the line between church and state. Critics point to his 'spiritual battle' rhetoric, arguing it reflects a Christian nationalist agenda that could politicize the military and alienate diverse service members and recruits, undermining unit cohesion.

Why now: Critics see the office as an unprecedented breach of church-state separation in the US military.

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• Pete Hegseth's new Pentagon religious office ignites fury, accused of shattering church-state separation. His "spiritual battle" rhetoric and Christian nationalist agenda threaten to alienate diverse recruits, politicize the military, and erode vital cohesion. # Christianity #… · AEGISAlliance · 4

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