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Limits on Religious Identities in U.S. Military

Posted on June 6, 2026 by briansandberg

A new Pentagon policy issued by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth places sharp limits on the religious identities of U.S. military personnel and prioritizes Christian denominations for support by military chaplains. “The Defense Department will no longer allow military service … Continue reading →

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Christian Nationalist Agenda of Trump Administration

Posted on April 14, 2025 by briansandberg

Trump officials in the U.S. Department of State are calling for employees to report incidents of supposed “anti-Christian bias.” The pressure campaign seems intended to intimidate non-Christians working in the Department of State, potentially violating workers’ civil rights and constitutional … Continue reading →

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