Hegseth's Pentagon Worship: Evangelical Commitments, Criticism

0:00On March 25, Defense Secretary Pete Hagueceth hosted his first monthly Christian worship service at the Pentagon since the Iran War began. He led a prayer asking for every round to find its mark against enemies of the nation. The event drew civilian employees and military personnel, and it was live-streamed. Hagueceth often highlights his evangelical faith in his role, reading from Psalms about pursuing enemies and praying specifically in Jesus' name. While public figures have long-invote religion, experts note his pointed Christian references stand out for a defense leader during ongoing global conflicts. An advocacy group for separation of church and state filed a lawsuit this week accusing Hagueceth of using government resources to push his religion on, federal workers. They say even voluntary services create pressure to attend. Hagueceth announced reforms to the Chaplain Corps, pushing for more focus on God over self-help counseling and cutting recognized religious affiliations. From over 200 to 31, this comes as the military deals with the verse-face among troops,

1:04with nearly 70% identifying as Christian. These services and changes highlight Hagueceth's deepening evangelical commitments, which he says sustain him amid the wars as scrutiny from critics. Continues to grow. That wraps global news today. Brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with The Story.