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Hegseth creates Office of Religious Affairs in Pentagon

Original: Hegseth also created an "Office of Religious Affairs" which will report directly to him and promote (what seems to be pr

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has established an Office of Religious Affairs that will report directly to him, with critics saying its purpose is to promote Christianity within the US military. Commenters warn the move blurs the line between church and state in the armed forces and could favor service members of one faith over others.

Why now: Concern over the separation of church and state in the US military under the Trump administration

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• Hegseth also created an "Office of Religious Affairs" which will report directly to him and promote (what seems to be primarily – or entirely) the Christian religion in the US military. 5 of 7🧵 # USA # US # USpol # USmilitary # war # warfare # weapons # trump # hegseth #… · dalfen@mstdn.social · 17

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