As Team Trump wage unceasing war on Iran, evangelical nationalists are destroying any moral world order we once had

April 4, 2026

TL;DR

The hymn 'Onward Christian Soldiers' is seen as representative of a militaristic Christian ideology that is resurfacing.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's calls for 'overwhelming violence' against Iran are criticized as an example of Christian nationalism.
The article condemns the exploitation of Christian belief for political and military ends, likening it to a form of demonization and dehumanization.
Religious leaders like Pope Leo and Rowan Williams are quoted denouncing the use of faith to justify war.
The erosion of international law and the 'global rules-based order' by authoritarian leaders is presented as a universal crisis of morality.
The article calls for independent, apolitical voices to speak truth to power and challenge tyranny.
Religious organizations are divided on the conflict in Iran and other geopolitical issues, reflecting broader societal schisms.
The author suggests that the war in Iran may force Americans to re-evaluate their nation's moral relationship with the world and its self-perception.
The piece critiques 'backward Christian soldiers' and the religious right for marching in the 'wrong direction'.

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