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Pete Hegseth Defends Pentagon's New Religious Affairs Office

Original: Pete Hegseth Pretends Pentagon’s New ‘Religious Affairs’ Office Isn’t Christian Nationalism https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing criticism over the Pentagon's decision to create a new religious affairs office. Critics, writing on Techdirt, argue the office amounts to Christian nationalism being embedded in the military, while Hegseth denies that characterization. The debate is fueling concerns about the separation of church and state in US defense institutions.

Why now: The Pentagon's new religious affairs office has prompted accusations of Christian nationalism, drawing sharp reaction from critics of the administration.

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• Pete Hegseth Pretends Pentagon’s New ‘Religious Affairs’ Office Isn’t Christian Nationalism https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tech dirt.com/2026/10/08/pete-hegseth-pretends-pentagons-new-religious-affairs-office-isnt-christian-nationalism/ · techdirt.com@web.brid.gy · 2

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