1A Religion In The War On Iran
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Mar 11, 2026 
Nader Hashemi, a Middle East politics professor; Catherine Stewart, a journalist on faith and politics; and Andrew Whitehead, a sociology professor studying Christian nationalism. They discuss religious rhetoric in U.S. policy toward Iran. They explore Christian Zionism, apocalyptic language in military briefings, the overlap of religion and nationalism, and how faith is used to mobilize and justify conflict.
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Pentagon Messaging Blends Scripture And Military Imagery
- Pete Hegseth and Pentagon materials mix Bible verses with military imagery, signaling a militarized religious message.
- Hegseth holds prayer meetings at the Pentagon and bears a 'Deus Vult' tattoo tied to crusader and far-right symbols.
Ambassador Huckabee's Christian Zionist Views Spark Fallout
- Mike Huckabee's Christian Zionist stance frames support for Israel as a biblical obligation.
- Huckabee suggested Israel taking territory 'from the Nile to Euphrates' citing his interpretation of scripture, provoking regional backlash.
Christian Nationalism Seeks To Fuse Faith And State
- Christian nationalism fuses a conservative Christianity with American civic identity and demands government enforcement of that fusion.
- Andrew Whitehead notes it elevates a particular expression of Christianity and excludes non-Christians and dissenting Christians.