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2. Hegseth addresses ‘religious context’ of Iran conflict
During an interview on CBS News’ “60 Minutes Overtime” that aired Sunday, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was asked whether he viewed the ongoing conflict with Iran in a “religious context.” Hegseth answered in the affirmative.
“Obviously, we’re fighting religious fanatics who seek a nuclear capability in order for some religious Armageddon,” Hegseth said, referring to the Islamic theocracy that governs Iran. “From my perspective, obviously, I’m a man of faith who encourages our troops to lean into their faith, rely on God. There’s no atheists in foxholes. Your mortality is right in front of you.”
Hegseth recalled his own military service as he reflected on the Trump administration’s efforts to prioritize service members’ ability to practice their faith: “I remember prayer, for me, on combat missions, how important that was. That’s why we’re making the chaplain corps great again and active again, making sure we’re pouring into the faith of our troops.”
Explaining the importance of the Christian faith and “faith in general” to Trump, Hegseth emphasized that service members facing danger must be grounded in faith rather than in the “self-help, self-esteem nonsense” he believes previous presidential administrations emphasized.
“They need a connection with their Almighty God in these moments, and I’m proud of how our troops are conducting themselves, and I’m praying for them every day," Hegseth said.
Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com
