US troops were told war on Iran was 'all part of God's divine plan'
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- #Christian-nationalism
- US military commanders are using extremist Christian rhetoric about 'end times' to justify war with Iran.
- Over 200 complaints have been filed by service members across all branches of the military.
- A commander allegedly told troops that Trump was 'anointed by Jesus' to trigger Armageddon in Iran.
- Complaints highlight violations of church-state separation and rising Christian extremism in the military.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supports Christian nationalism and extremist doctrines like 'sphere sovereignty'.
- Hegseth has endorsed views opposing women in military leadership and combat roles.
- Pentagon did not respond to complaints, instead sharing clips of Hegseth discussing Iran operations.