'Who Trains My Hands for War': US War Secretary Cites Psalms at the Pentagon

'Militant' Pentagon chief’s recital of 'ominous' Bible verse stuns experts​

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth quoted the Bible — specifically the Old Testament — on Tuesday during remarks on the progress of the war against Iran, leaving some to express concerns about Christian nationalism and his potentially executing a holy or religious war.Noting that he had just returned from Dover Air Force Base to accept the dignified transfer of another service member killed in the Iran war, Hegseth said, “I’ll close with Scriptur…

'Trains My Hands for War': Hegseth's 'Militant' Bible Remarks Draw Backlash

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth quoted the Bible — specifically the Old Testament — on Tuesday during remarks on the progress of the war against Iran, leaving some to express concerns about Christian nationalism and his potentially executing a holy or religious war. Noting that he had just returned from Dover Air Force Base to accept the dignified transfer of another service member killed in the Iran war, Hegseth said, “I’ll close with Scriptu…

'Who trains my hands for war': US War Secretary cites Psalms at the Pentagon

Secretary Pete Hegseth concluded his press conference by quoting Psalm 144 and prayed for the success of the US military.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Includes Prayer in 'Every' Decision

Many Christians are praying for military members in the Middle East and elsewhere, and top leaders are among them. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recently said prayer is part of every decision the Trump administration makes when it comes to foreign policy. “My prayer for them is that I do pray for them,” he said of the troops. “My wife prays for them. Our family prays for them. Our cabinet prays for them. None of this is done on a whim.” Hegseth …