Takeaways from AP’s report on the taxpayer-funded growth of classical Christian schools Conservatives are expanding classical Christian schools using taxpayer-funded scholarships The Independent UK · Oct 21
Taxpayers are funding private school tuition. It's helping classical Christian schools expand Conservatives are banding together to grow classical Christian schools by leveraging new taxpayer-funded scholarships The Independent UK · Oct 21
Evangelicals Revolt Against Trump's 'Culture of Death' Following Nidal Hasan Public Execution Directives Evangelical and Catholic leaders warn that plans to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution risk promoting a 'culture of death' as Trump gives conflicting signals. International Business Times UK · Oct 10
Pete Hegseth's 'Spiritual Fitness' Office: What It Does, Who It Leaves Out and Why Lawyers Are Alarmed Hegseth's new Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reports directly to him, shrinks recognized faiths to 31, and raises First Amendment alarms. Latin Times · Oct 4
Pete Hegseth just took his personal crusade to a new level The US defense secretary who hates ‘beardos, weirdos and wimps’ has announced an Office of Religious Affairs at the Pentagon The Guardian - US · Oct 3
Whatever Happened to Trump's Housing Affordability Executive Order? The Trump administration revises wonky federal regulations to reduce home construction costs. Reason · Sep 29
College Founded by 'Christian Nationalist' Pastor Claims Religious Discrimination by Zoning Officials New Saint Andrews College says Moscow, Idaho, officials are imposing special restrictions out of animus against the college's founder, Doug Wilson. Reason · Sep 25
‘A Bible-sized blind spot’: congressman sounds alarm on rising Christian nationalism In his new book, congressman Jared Huffman argues that theocratic insurgency has only grown more powerful after Donald Trump returned to the White House The Guardian - US · Aug 26
'Both Of Them Sinning': Pete Hegseth's Pastor Reportedly Blames Wives in Viral Marital Rape Debate Pastor Doug Wilson's controversial remarks on marital rights and rape have sparked outrage, drawing criticism from advocates and scrutiny over Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's ties to Wilson International Business Times UK · Aug 24
'She Has the Problem': Pete Hegseth's Pastor Blasts Wives Refusing Intimacy to Their Husbands Now Doug Wilson, pastor to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, is facing criticism after suggesting some cases of marital rape should be handled by churches rather than police and arguing wives should not withhold sex for extended periods. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
‘Masculinism’ is uniting the US right – what is it? A new movement, “masculinism”, is uniting the right behind extreme anti-feminist views, chiefly in the United States. It promotes the dominant role of men in society, including the idea that men should dominate women. The Conversation · Jul 20
Hegseth's Pastor Wants to Ban Women From Voting, Sparking Outrage Over Secretary's Own 3 Wives Pastor Doug Wilson's comments on women's voting rights and his ties to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have sparked controversy, highlighting the influence of Christian nationalist ideas in US politics. International Business Times UK · Jul 14
Pete Hegseth’s controversial pastor says Mormons practice ‘non-Christian faith’ after backlash over Pentagon’s recognized religions list Doug Wilson also calls Latter-day Saints ‘ polytheists’ who worship multiple gods The Independent UK · Jun 10
The Mary Sue · Jun 9 Utah Republicans Force the Pentagon to Back Down After a Controversial Religious Labeling Policy Sparks a Military Firestorm The shift reflects Hegseth’s broader push to reassert religion’s place in the military.
We Got This Covered · Apr 27 “Biblically informed hatred”: inside the church running spiritual ops at Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Killing children in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Salon · Apr 10 Christians aren’t the victims in Iran For evangelicals, there's no limit in defending the president's cruelty
The Conversation · Apr 6 What is CREC and how does it shape Pete Hegseth’s religious rhetoric? Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s conservative evangelical religious beliefs drew attention even before his confirmation hearings in January 2025. He is a member of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches – CREC – whose beliefs have been influenced by a 20th-century movement called Christian Reconstructionism.
International Business Times · Apr 5 Hegseth Draws Scrutiny After Claims He Was 'Triggered' by Pope Leo's Anti-War Message Amid Curtailed Pentagon Catholic Services Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces backlash after praying for 'overwhelming violence' at a Pentagon service, sparking a theological clash with Pope Leo XIV.
International Business Times UK · Apr 4 Hegseth Draws Scrutiny After Claims He Was 'Triggered' by Pope Leo's Anti-War Message Amid Curtailed Pentagon Catholic Services Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces backlash after praying for 'overwhelming violence' at a Pentagon service, sparking a theological clash with Pope Leo XIV.
The Guardian - US · Mar 28 Pete Hegseth is imbuing violence with a religious righteousness The defense secretary prayed for ‘overwhelming violence’ against enemies in Iran. He seems to delight in it
International Business Times UK · Mar 27 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Invokes Jesus in Military Prayer, Prays for 'Violence Against Enemies' at Pentagon Service The controversy surrounding Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's Christian worship service at the Pentagon highlights religious specificity, legal challenges, and its impact on military operations.
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Pete Hegseth prays for violence ‘against those who deserve no mercy’ while hosting first Christian service Hegseth also decided military chaplains will go by religious insignia, not rank, under new Pentagon guidance
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Hegseth’s Christian rhetoric sparks concern amid Iran conflict This religious rhetoric has gained new significance following the recent conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran
The Conversation · Mar 11 Notions of ‘Christendom’ often miss the mark – medieval Europe’s ideas about faith and power were not so simple During the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 5, 2026, Paula White-Cain, senior adviser to the White House Office of Faith, introduced President Donald Trump as “the greatest champion of faith that we have ever had in the executive branch.” Taking the podium after her, Trump declared, “I’ve done more for…