Blessed Is the Policymaker Who Quotes the Bible in Context
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TL;DR
- Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new Office of Religious Affairs.
- Hegseth's announcement was accompanied by Christian nationalist rhetoric and biblical quotations.
- The author criticizes Hegseth for misusing scripture and conflating American nationalism with divine authority.
- The article contrasts Hegseth's rhetoric with Abraham Lincoln's contextual and meaningful use of biblical passages.
- The author questions Hegseth's adherence to Christian principles, citing potential violations of just war tradition.
- The piece emphasizes the importance of actions and principles over religious pageantry.