The Cross and the Command: Christian Nationalism in the Pentagon
The Gemini team discusses Bill Cara's article. The full report is also included.
Guns, God and Armageddon: Christian Nationalism’s March Through America’s Military
The Gemini team discussion:
Bill Cara’s report investigates the growing influence of Christian nationalism within the US military, focusing on developments following American strikes on Iran in March 2026. The investigation documents numerous complaints about military commanders who reportedly use apocalyptic scripture to frame combat operations as part of a divine plan.
The report highlights concerns that leadership, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has institutionalized sectarian practices and revised grooming standards in ways that alienate non-Christian service members. Critics argue these changes threaten unit cohesion, violate the First Amendment, and undermine the military’s secular foundation.
An appended perspective from a member of Bill’s family offers a counterargument, suggesting these shifts reflect a broader religious revival and challenging how certain historical remarks have been characterized. Ultimately, Bill’s report raises the question of whether the military is moving away from its constitutional mission toward what some describe as a biblically sanctioned crusade.
Twenty years ago republican strategist Kevin Phillips, wrote 'American Theocracy, the peril and politics of radical religion, oil, and borrowed money in the 21st century.'
We were warned. This was a political coup long in the making.