The article discusses Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s attendance at a service at Christ Church in Washington D.C., a church linked to Christian nationalist leader Doug Wilson. Wilson aims to establish a theocracy in the U.S. Hegseth, a member of this church and affiliated with Wilson’s Congregation of Reformed Evangelical Churches, has expressed admiration for Wilson’s writings. The piece highlights Hegseth’s links to controversial views, including calls to repeal women’s voting rights and opposition to gay marriage. Hegseth has faced criticism over his religious tattoos, associated with white supremacy, which he defends as expressions of his faith. Throughout its exploration of Hegseth and Wilson, the article touches on themes of jingoism, dominionism, and religious nationalism while emphasizing the significance of ongoing, balanced journalistic reporting.
Hegseth Joins Controversial Church Service Led by Theocratic Pastor Opposing Women’s Voting Rights
By xpectafight
