"Let every round find its mark against the enemies of righteousness and our great nation, Hegseth said in the prayer service. Give them wisdom in every decision, endurance for the trial ahead, unbreakable unity, and overwhelming violence of action against those who deserve no mercy."
"Hegseth announced changes to the military's chaplain corps, which he said had been infected by political correctness and secular humanism until they were watered down to be nothing more than therapists who focused more on self-help and self-care than faith or virtue."
"The chaplain corps would have its religious affiliation codes reduced from about 200 different faith codes down to 31 codes, he said. The chaplains would also no longer wear their officer rank insignia on their uniforms, but instead their religious insignia."
"Hegseth's insertion of his Christian faith into his role has drawn criticism and legal complaints."
During a Pentagon prayer service, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prayed for overwhelming violence against enemies, referencing a prayer from a military chaplain. This service marked Hegseth's first since the Iran war began. He announced changes to the military chaplain corps, reducing religious affiliation codes and emphasizing a return to faith over secularism. Hegseth instituted monthly prayer sessions led by evangelicals, aligning with his Christian nationalist beliefs, which have faced criticism and legal challenges for their influence in the military.
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