Pete Hegseth Leads Christian Prayer Service in the Pentagon
The event was held in the Pentagon’s auditorium during working hours and featured Mr. Hegseth’s pastor.
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美國軍隊有許多基督教徒，雖然也有許多其他信仰的士兵以及非宗教人士，而非宗派祈禱儀式在軍事活動中是常規活動。然而將五角大廈用於特定宗教活動時，很容易被指責為政府資源的不當使用。
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https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/pete-hegseth-leading-christian-prayer-service-pentagon-problematic-rcna208582
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/us/politics/pete-hegseth-prayer-pentagon.html
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https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-defense-chief-hegseth-leads-christian-prayer-service-pentagon-2025-05-21/
Why Pete Hegseth leading a Christian prayer service at the Pentagon is so problematic
For those concerned about the administration and the emergence of Christian nationalism, the Pentagon chief’s service was a step in an unsettling direction.
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