Military Leaders Say Iran War Is So Trump Can Bring About “Armageddon”:
Troops have logged more than 110 complaints about such comments with the Military ...
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Religious Justifications Spark Controversy Over Iran WarOver 110 complaints from U.S. troops emerged within days of Iran strike, citing commanders' use of apocalyptic Christian rhetoric.
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- U.S. military leaders are framing the conflict with Iran as divinely ordained, referencing the Book of Revelation.
- An NCO filed a grievance on behalf of 15 troops, highlighting the negative impact on morale and constitutional concerns.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promotes Christian nationalism and has instituted regular prayer services at the Pentagon.
- The Military Religious Freedom Foundation reported being overwhelmed by complaints about religious coercion in the ranks.
"President Trump has been anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and mark his return to Earth."— Quote attributed to an unnamed U.S. military commander, as described by a noncommissioned officer in a complaint cited by MRFF and reported by Jonathan Larsen in The New Republic.
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