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Hegseth Invited Pastor Who Calls for Christian Theocracy to Lead Pentagon Prayer Service

Pastor Doug Wilson, known for opposing women’s voting rights and advocating Christian nationalism, led a 15-minute Pentagon prayer service invited by Defense Secretary Hegseth.

  • Pastor Doug Wilson, who believes women should not vote, was invited by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon's prayer service on Tuesday.
  • Wilson, who founded the Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, has faced backlash for controversial views on slavery and same-sex marriage.
  • The U.S. Department of Defense posted photos of Hegseth and Wilson on social media, captioned 'We are One Nation Under God'.
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Christian nationalist pastor speaks on his sermon to troops at Pentagon

Controversial Pastor Doug Wilson's theological and historical views, particularly on gender roles and slavery, have long drawn scrutiny and criticism.

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Secretary of Defense invited a pastor who opposes women’s right to vote to preach at the Pentagon

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